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Hyattsville Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5
424th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools
Better than 51% of Maryland elementary schools
Summary

Hyattsville Elementary is a public school in Hyattsville, MD, serving 422 students in grades PK-5 within the Prince George's County Public Schools district, where 87.2% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

This school stands out for its remarkable turnaround over the past decade, climbing from a 1-star rating in the bottom 15th percentile to a solid 3-star rating at the 51st percentile statewide. Academically, Hyattsville Elementary significantly outperforms its nearby peers. In English Language Arts, 53.3% of students are proficient—more than double the average of nearby schools like Mt Rainier Elementary and Rogers Heights Elementary—and actually exceeds the state average of 51.7%. In mathematics, 24.1% of students are proficient, nearly 2.5 times higher than the average of its comparison group, and in 5th-grade science, Hyattsville leads the area with 34% proficiency, surpassing even University Park Elementary (27.7%). The school also boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (20.0%) among its neighbors, far below the district average of 30.2% and rates like 44.5% at Bladensburg Elementary.

Despite serving a high-poverty population, Hyattsville Elementary is achieving results that rival or exceed state averages, particularly in ELA and science, suggesting effective instructional strategies. The school benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and higher-than-average per-student spending ($21,311). While math remains an area for growth compared to the state average (24.1% vs. 27.1%), the school's consistent upward trajectory—unlike many stagnant or declining nearby schools—makes it a compelling choice for families seeking a school that is clearly on the rise.

422
Students ?
13.0
Student/teacher ratio ?
$21,311
Per pupil spending ?
87.2%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 7501 Adelphi Rd
       Hyattsville, MD  20782

(301) 209-5800

District: Prince George's County Public Schools


Students who attend Hyattsville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hyattsville Middle
High:    Northwestern High
Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.5%
African American:
23.0%
White:
15.4%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Improving — 13th percentile in 2016 → 51st in 2026
Strengths
Ranking is trending up — up 38 percentile points since 2016
Among the top-ranked schools in Prince George's County Public Schools
Above the Maryland median (51st percentile)
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school38%
District avg25%
Maryland avg39%
424th of 865
Maryland public elementary schools ?
Top 49%▲ up 38 pts since 2016
From bottom 13% (2016) to top 49% (2026)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
22nd of 135Elementary Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools
22nd of 24Prince 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMaryland percentileRating
202648.3424 of 86551.0%★★★☆☆
202534.6517 of 86540.2%★★☆☆☆
202427.2559 of 85934.9%★★☆☆☆
202325.4587 of 85531.3%★★☆☆☆
202232.5547 of 86236.5%★★☆☆☆
202124.9549 of 80231.5%★★☆☆☆
201923.6622 of 85327.1%★☆☆☆☆
201820.5670 of 85721.8%★☆☆☆☆
201715.0731 of 84713.7%★☆☆☆☆
201615.5734 of 84513.1%★☆☆☆☆
201517.6725 of 85915.6%★☆☆☆☆
201416.6764 of 86711.9%★☆☆☆☆
201313.1782 of 8477.7%☆☆☆☆☆
201214.1776 of 8579.5%☆☆☆☆☆
20118.2809 of 8535.2%☆☆☆☆☆
201030.7667 of 85522.0%★☆☆☆☆
200924.4724 of 85014.8%★☆☆☆☆
200831.9642 of 83823.4%★☆☆☆☆
200764.8312 of 81861.9%★★★☆☆
200667.0291 of 80463.8%★★★☆☆
200566.4288 of 80564.2%★★★☆☆
200473.7216 of 80373.1%★★★★☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMaryland percentileRating
202145.0222 of 50456.0%★★★☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMaryland percentileRating
202122.4601 of 79624.5%★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMaryland percentileRating
202120.3328 of 3475.5%☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMaryland percentileRating
202132.2394 of 54627.8%★☆☆☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMaryland percentileRating
202133.2443 of 78843.8%★★☆☆☆
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)56th percentile+24 vs school
Male (2021)44th percentile+12 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2021)28th percentile-4 vs school
Female (2021)24th percentile-7 vs school
Hispanic (2021)5th percentile-26 vs school
By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?
English Language Arts53%~ state avg
Science34%~ state avg
Mathematics24%-3 vs state

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What people are saying
by a parent
Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Open Quote We have had a wonderful experience at Hyattsville Elementary. Our child's teacher is amazing, the principal is responsive, and the PTA is actively engaged. We love the activities and the Art Works aftercare program! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 22, 2009

Open Quote It is a real community school that has a very diverse population. The facility may be aged but the teachers, staff and principal are stellar. Test scores and rankings are not always a real insight into the school ~ we have been pleasantly surprised by HES! Close Quote





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Frequently Asked Questions about Hyattsville Elementary

Hyattsville Elementary ranks 424th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2024-25 school year, 422 students attended Hyattsville Elementary.

Students at Hyattsville Elementary are 55% Hispanic, 23% African American, 15% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Hyattsville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hyattsville Middle
High : Northwestern High

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2025–26 MCAP test scoresJul 28, 2026
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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