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Thomas G. Pullen

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Thomas G. Pullen ranks 312 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades K-8

312^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 64% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Thomas G. Pullen is a K-8 school in Landover, MD, serving 740 students within the Prince George's County Public Schools district, and it stands out as a consistently high-performing school in an area where many nearby schools struggle. The most impressive difference is in English Language Arts (ELA): 68.7% of Pullen students are proficient, which is nearly double the district average of 38.9% and far above the state average of 51.7%. This is a stark contrast to nearby schools like Robert Frost Elementary and Carmody Hills Elementary, where ELA proficiency rates are typically below 35%. In math, Pullen also excels, with 33.1% of students proficient—more than double the district average of 13.7%—and an exceptional 79.2% of students passing the Algebra I exam, compared to just 11.1% district-wide.

Another key strength is the school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, which is nearly half the district average of 30.2%. This is a significant achievement when compared to neighboring schools like Kettering Elementary (42.8%) and Templeton Elementary (34.3%), where absenteeism is a major challenge. Pullen also does more with less, spending $18,157 per student—less than many lower-performing neighbors like Highland Park Elementary ($22,371) and Robert Frost ($24,939)—yet achieving far better academic outcomes. This efficiency suggests strong leadership and effective resource use.

While Pullen's math scores are solid overall, 4th-grade math proficiency (20%) is a weak spot that may need attention. However, the school's consistent upward trajectory over the past decade, climbing from the 45th to the 64th percentile in state rankings, shows a resilient and improving culture. For parents, Pullen offers a stable, high-achieving environment where students, especially in advanced math and ELA, outperform district and state averages, making it a standout choice in the Landover area.

740

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,157

Per pupil spending ?

48.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

700 Brightseat Rd
Landover, MD 20785-4720

(301) 808-8160

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

80.8%

Hispanic:

10.7%

White:

3.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 45th percentile in 2016 → 64th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (49% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 19 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Prince George's County Public Schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg23%

Maryland avg37%

Elementary school

312^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 19 pts since 2016

From bottom 45% (2016) to top 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

46^th of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 18 pts since 2016

From top 32% (2016) to top 14% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	61.4	312 of 864	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.6	350 of 865	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.8	340 of 859	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.5	324 of 855	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.8	343 of 862	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.0	387 of 802	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.6	278 of 853	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.7	300 of 857	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	44.6	432 of 847	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.9	463 of 845	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	29.8	580 of 859	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	56.2	450 of 867	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.9	590 of 847	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.6	500 of 857	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	58.8	397 of 853	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.0	288 of 855	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	48.1	510 of 850	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	45.5	530 of 838	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	72.3	216 of 818	73.6%	★★★★☆
2006	60.5	350 of 804	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	68.8	263 of 805	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	77.8	165 of 803	79.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	51.4	163 of 504	67.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	42.9	343 of 796	56.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	63.5	93 of 546	83.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	33.9	436 of 788	44.7%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	85.7	46 of 339	86.4%	★★★★☆
2025	77.7	69 of 337	79.5%	★★★★☆
2024	71.8	74 of 328	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	64.2	93 of 322	71.1%	★★★★☆
2022	76.2	75 of 333	77.5%	★★★★☆
2021	56.4	112 of 303	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.2	98 of 316	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.0	112 of 328	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.2	108 of 317	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.8	100 of 314	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.6	140 of 315	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	79.2	72 of 339	78.8%	★★★★☆
2013	78.9	66 of 316	79.1%	★★★★☆
2012	72.0	97 of 314	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	78.3	64 of 309	79.3%	★★★★☆
2010	77.2	74 of 324	77.2%	★★★★☆
2009	78.0	64 of 301	78.7%	★★★★☆
2008	61.2	129 of 283	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	52.6	127 of 264	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	54.6	116 of 254	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	64.0	99 of 255	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	67.3	85 of 252	66.3%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	72.2	45 of 259	82.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	53.9	119 of 303	60.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	79.9	17 of 273	93.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	56.6	105 of 288	63.5%	★★★☆☆

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)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)83rd percentile+31 vs school

African American (2021)68th percentile+16 vs school

Female (2021)57th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2021)45th percentile-7 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)94th percentile+31 vs school

African American (2021)83rd percentile+20 vs school

Male (2021)64th percentile~ school

Female (2021)61st percentile~ school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I79%+58 vs state

English Language Arts69%+17 vs state

Mathematics33%+6 vs state

Science30%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, April 21, 2015

For 25 years, Thomas G. Pullen has excelled in fostering a lifelong love of the arts. An amazing format with arts teachers knowing students from K-8; truly a school with heart in art! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

First year and we are truly happy with this school. They challenge the children physically and mentally. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)							MCAP English Language Arts (2026)							MCAP Algebra I (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 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th 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 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thomas G. Pullen	Public, Magnet	K-8	700 Brightseat Rd	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 808-8160	740	53	13.9	48.5%	28 (3.8%)	598 (80.8%)	79 (10.7%)	8 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.2%)	61.4	312^th of 864 public elementary schools	63.9%		58.6	350^th of 865 public elementary schools	59.5%	38	33.8	20.0	23.0	33.7	39.6	31.1	33.1	71.6	48.6	58.1	68.3	81.2	76.5	68.7	79.2	29.7	30.3	$18,157	$958	$17,199
Cora L. Rice Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	950 Nalley Rd	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 636-6340	516	43	12.0	89.7%	8 (1.6%)	410 (79.5%)	82 (15.9%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	28.2	594^th of 864 public elementary schools	31.3%		15.1	752^nd of 865 public elementary schools	13.1%	158	26.3	22.4	7.1				17.8	32.9	51.7	23.5				34.2		25.9		$20,809	$2,316	$18,493
William Paca Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7801 Sherriff Rd	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 925-1330	563	39	14.3	95.4%	27 (4.8%)	234 (41.6%)	219 (38.9%)	70 (12.4%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	25.5	622^nd of 864 public elementary schools	28.0%		24.4	621^st of 865 public elementary schools	28.2%	1	28.9	26.8	11.7				22.1	27.6	26.8	29.8				28.1		22.7		$18,935	$1,829	$17,106
Lake Arbor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10205 Lake Arbor Way	Mitchellville	20721	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 808-5940	593	45	13.2	91.1%	4 (0.7%)	535 (90.2%)	29 (4.9%)	7 (1.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.4%)	21.6	662^nd of 864 public elementary schools	23.4%		24.3	622^nd of 865 public elementary schools	28.1%	40	17.0	24.8	7.5				17.2	24.8	34.3	35.0				31.1		11.5		$20,190	$1,207	$18,984
Robert Frost Elementary	Public	K-5	7910 Scott Road	Landover	20784	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 918-8792	257	22	11.6	96.9%	18 (7.0%)	56 (21.8%)	177 (68.9%)	3 (1.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.2	565^th of 864 public elementary schools	34.6%		25.9	602^nd of 865 public elementary schools	30.4%	37	38.6	14.3	24.5				25.9	36.4	19.0	39.6				32.4		20.4		$24,939	$1,974	$22,965
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	929 Hill Rd	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 808-4420	361	24	15.2	42.4%	29 (8.0%)	293 (81.2%)	28 (7.8%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	57.7	349^th of 864 public elementary schools	59.6%		62.1	313^th of 865 public elementary schools	63.8%	36	31.0	18.4	19.2	45.5	18.2	28.0	27.2	51.7	47.4	65.4	78.8	81.8	48.0	61.3		30.8	12.0	$21,229	$1,131	$20,099
Carmody Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Jadeleaf Ave	Capitol Heights	20743	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 808-8180	389	30	13.1	93.3%	12 (3.1%)	198 (50.9%)	174 (44.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	9.5	830^th of 864 public elementary schools	3.9%		13.5	784^th of 865 public elementary schools	9.4%	46	14.9	4.3	3.2				7.6	15.2	14.5	23.0				17.3		8.3		$20,961	$2,249	$18,712
Templeton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Kenmoor Dr	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 985-1880	646	53	12.0	95.2%	28 (4.3%)	87 (13.5%)	353 (54.6%)	171 (26.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	10.2	821^st of 864 public elementary schools	5.0%		13.8	778^th of 865 public elementary schools	10.1%	43	8.0	12.2	3.6				8.1	19.5	20.4	16.5				18.9		8.0		$20,736	$1,535	$19,202
Columbia Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Kent Village Dr	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 925-1322	429	31	13.7	92.3%	8 (1.9%)	186 (43.4%)	225 (52.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	14.7	756^th of 864 public elementary schools	12.5%		20.4	679^th of 865 public elementary schools	21.5%	77	14.3	11.6	15.3				13.6	27.1	17.4	18.6				21.2		15.5		$21,852	$2,388	$19,464
Highland Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6501 Lowland Dr	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 333-0980	210	17	12.1	93.8%	2 (1.0%)	164 (78.1%)	43 (20.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.6	828^th of 864 public elementary schools	4.2%		11.2	819^th of 865 public elementary schools	5.3%	9	18.8	0.0	0.0				5.6	27.3	8.8	16.3				17.3		9.1		$22,371	$1,490	$20,881

Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas G. Pullen

What district is Thomas G. Pullen in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Thomas G. Pullen?

Students at Thomas G. Pullen are 81% African American, 11% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Thomas G. Pullen?

In the 2024-25 school year, 740 students attended Thomas G. Pullen.

Is Thomas G. Pullen a good school?

Thomas G. Pullen ranks 312^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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