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Beacon Heights Elementary

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Beacon Heights Elementary ranks 520 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

520^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 40% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Beacon Heights Elementary is a public school in Riverdale, MD, serving 342 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Prince George's County Public Schools district, where over 91% of students qualify for free and reduced lunch.

Beacon Heights is a standout turnaround story, having climbed from the bottom 15% of Maryland elementary schools to the 40th percentile by 2025-2026. This upward trajectory is remarkable, especially when compared to nearby schools like Riverdale Elementary and Port Towns Elementary, which have not shown similar gains. The school now outperforms all its immediate neighbors in English Language Arts (ELA), with a 41.1% proficiency rate that is significantly higher than the next best, Lamont Elementary (34.7%). It also excels in 5th-grade science, achieving a 30.8% proficiency rate—nearly double the district average. A key factor in this success may be its low student-teacher ratio of 10.8, the smallest among nearby schools, which allows for more individualized attention.

Despite these academic strengths, Beacon Heights faces two notable challenges. First, chronic absenteeism is high at 35.4%, the second-highest rate among its peers, which can undermine progress. Second, while the school shines in ELA and science, math proficiency is a weakness, dropping sharply from 26.8% in 3rd grade to just 11.5% in 5th grade. This contrasts with its strong science results and suggests a need for targeted math support. Overall, Beacon Heights has found a successful formula for literacy and science, but must now apply that same focus to mathematics to ensure a well-rounded education for all students.

342

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,650

Per pupil spending ?

91.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6929 Furman Pkwy
Riverdale, MD 20737-3016

(301) 918-8700

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Students who attend Beacon Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Charles Carroll Middle
High:	Parkdale High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.1%

African American:

12.9%

White:

5.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 14th percentile in 2016 → 40th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 26 percentile points since 2016

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (31% vs 39% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 11 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school31%

District avg25%

Maryland avg39%

520^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 40%▲ up 25 pts since 2016

From bottom 14% (2016) to bottom 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

38^th of 135Elementary Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd of 25Prince George's County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	35.7	520 of 864	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.2	519 of 865	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.1	495 of 859	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.0	526 of 855	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.1	559 of 862	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	17.7	665 of 802	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	13.0	761 of 853	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	15.0	732 of 857	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	13.3	762 of 847	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	16.0	724 of 845	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	23.4	651 of 859	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	47.8	534 of 867	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	43.9	522 of 847	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	40.6	586 of 857	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	42.5	541 of 853	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	38.2	609 of 855	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	46.2	529 of 850	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	35.2	620 of 838	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	69.2	261 of 818	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	80.6	138 of 804	82.8%	★★★★☆
2005	79.2	147 of 805	81.7%	★★★★☆
2004	76.9	172 of 803	78.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	45.5	218 of 504	56.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	16.8	690 of 796	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	23.7	302 of 347	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	26.8	458 of 546	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	22.6	579 of 788	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2021)57th percentile+40 vs school

Male (2021)27th percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)16th percentile~ school

Female (2021)13th percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2021)13th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts41%-11 vs state

Science31%~ state avg

Mathematics20%-7 vs state

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by a principal
Saturday, March 30, 2019

In this school, children and families come first. We consistently make the effort to ensure that our students are well-adjusted happy kids who enjoy learning. Our goal is to target the world of STEM and create a campus for our students that will better prepare them for the world of STEM and beyond. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beacon Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6929 Furman Pkwy	Riverdale	20737	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 918-8700	342	31	10.8	91.8%	18 (5.3%)	44 (12.9%)	267 (78.1%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	35.7	520^th of 864 public elementary schools	39.8%		34.2	519^th of 865 public elementary schools	40.0%	1	26.8	23.2	11.5	20.1	32.5	45.5	43.1	41.1	30.8	$22,650	$2,014	$20,635
Glenridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7200 Gallatin St	Landover Hills	20784	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 918-8740	723	51	14.0	91.6%	37 (5.1%)	255 (35.3%)	410 (56.7%)	8 (1.1%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.8%)	19.2	692^nd of 864 public elementary schools	19.9%		15.7	745^th of 865 public elementary schools	13.9%	53	17.9	4.4	10.5	10.3	35.2	28.1	34.6	32.3	16.3	$19,368	$2,078	$17,291
Woodridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5001 Flintridge Dr	Hyattsville	20784	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 918-8585	299	25	12.1	93.0%	18 (6.0%)	21 (7.0%)	249 (83.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	19	694^th of 864 public elementary schools	19.7%		24.1	627^th of 865 public elementary schools	27.5%	67	11.8	9.5	6.0	9.1	27.5	38.1	38.0	34.3	10.2	$22,143	$1,802	$20,341
Port Towns Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4351 58th Ave	Bladensburg	20710	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 985-1480	747	56	13.2	92.9%	16 (2.1%)	189 (25.3%)	527 (70.5%)	12 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	10.4	817^th of 864 public elementary schools	5.4%		7.8	850^th of 865 public elementary schools	1.7%	33	8.9	5.4	1.9	5.6	28.5	13.3	27.2	22.6	4.8	$18,947	$1,729	$17,218
Rogers Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4301 58th Ave	Bladensburg	20710	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 985-1860	450	38	11.9	94.9%	10 (2.2%)	22 (4.9%)	416 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16	743^rd of 864 public elementary schools	14.0%		12.8	794^th of 865 public elementary schools	8.2%	51	16.9	4.9	10.9	10.7	22.9	21.3	26.6	23.4	23.4	$20,006	$1,907	$18,099
Cooper Lane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3817 Cooper Ln	Landover Hills	20784	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 925-1350	407	33	12.4	93.1%	11 (2.7%)	103 (25.3%)	282 (69.3%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	17	724^th of 864 public elementary schools	16.2%		16.2	741^st of 865 public elementary schools	14.3%	17	15.9	13.3	13.6	14.3	30.6	26.7	23.1	26.7	12.1	$19,905	$1,854	$18,051
Lamont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7101 Good Luck Rd	New Carrollton	20784	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 513-5205	460	38	12.1	92.6%	55 (12.0%)	122 (26.5%)	256 (55.7%)	14 (3.0%)	9 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	28.7	587^th of 864 public elementary schools	32.1%		28.6	565^th of 865 public elementary schools	34.7%	22	17.8	21.3	15.4	18.1	31.5	29.5	43.1	34.7	29.2	$23,372	$2,735	$20,637
Carrollton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8300 Quintana St	New Carrollton	20784	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 918-8708	539	39	13.9	92.9%	39 (7.2%)	135 (25.0%)	352 (65.3%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	13.7	769^th of 864 public elementary schools	11.0%		15	753^rd of 865 public elementary schools	12.9%	16	27.1	3.9	5.1	11.7	34.1	16.8	20.5	23.5	5.1	$18,269	$1,621	$16,648
Riverdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5006 Riverdale Rd	Riverdale	20737	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 985-1850	586	44	13.2	93.7%	17 (2.9%)	25 (4.3%)	493 (84.1%)	43 (7.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	21.3	666^th of 864 public elementary schools	22.9%		20.9	672^nd of 865 public elementary schools	22.3%	6	27.2	13.3	7.0	15.1	37.0	37.8	26.8	33.6	9.8	$21,686	$2,084	$19,602
Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3324 64th Ave	Cheverly	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 925-1944	518	36	14.4	91.5%	32 (6.2%)	160 (30.9%)	242 (46.7%)	69 (13.3%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.7%)	20.9	670^th of 864 public elementary schools	22.5%		22.4	653^rd of 865 public elementary schools	24.5%	17	26.5	12.7	13.4	18.1	31.3	29.6	28.4	29.9	15.2	$19,280	$1,877	$17,402

Frequently Asked Questions about Beacon Heights Elementary

What district is Beacon Heights Elementary in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

How many students attend Beacon Heights Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 342 students attended Beacon Heights Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Beacon Heights Elementary attend?

Students who attend Beacon Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Charles Carroll Middle
High : Parkdale High

Is Beacon Heights Elementary a good school?

Beacon Heights Elementary ranks 520^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Beacon Heights Elementary?

Students at Beacon Heights Elementary are 78% Hispanic, 13% African American, 5% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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