Summary:
The city of Suitland, Maryland is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. While the schools face challenges in academic performance and student engagement, a few standout schools and insights emerge from the data.
Princeton Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, ranking 779 out of 865 Maryland elementary schools and boasting the highest proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts among the Suitland elementary schools. It also has the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients and the smallest student-teacher ratio, indicating a more advantaged student population and smaller class sizes. In contrast, Suitland High has the highest graduation rate and lowest dropout rate, but significantly lower proficiency rates in Mathematics and Algebra I compared to state and district averages.
Across the schools, high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 32.7% to 32.7%, suggest a need to address student engagement and attendance. The elementary schools also have very high percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, highlighting the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population. While the elementary schools have higher spending per student compared to the high school, the academic outcomes suggest that the additional resources have not yet translated into improved performance. These findings point to the need for a comprehensive and targeted approach to address the various challenges facing the Suitland schools and improve student outcomes.
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