Best Public Schools in Riverdale, MD

The city of Riverdale, Maryland is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. The data reveals a mix of performance, with College Park Academy, a public charter high school, standing out as the highest performing school in the district, while the other schools struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates.

College Park Academy outperforms the other schools, with 61.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 20% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also has an 80% four-year graduation rate, on par with the other high schools. In contrast, the other high schools and middle school in the district perform below the state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. Beacon Heights Elementary is the standout elementary school, with 39% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 18% proficient or better in Mathematics, outperforming the other elementary schools.

The district as a whole faces significant challenges, with high rates of poverty and economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.1% to 93.4%. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with all schools in the district reporting rates significantly higher than the state average. While the data paints a picture of a struggling district, the higher performance of College Park Academy suggests that with the right interventions and support, the schools in Riverdale could see significant improvements in student outcomes.