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Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS

Q: Is Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS a good school?

Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS ranks 426 th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

426^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 51% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS is a K-8 public charter school in Morningside, MD, serving 357 students within the Prince George's County Public Schools district, and it has recently emerged as a standout performer in English Language Arts (ELA).

This school’s greatest strength is its exceptional ELA instruction. Overall, 57.4% of students are proficient in ELA, significantly outpacing the district average of 38.9% and even the state average of 51.7%. The results are particularly impressive in the upper grades, with 6th graders achieving a 77.5% proficiency rate—nearly double the state average. This performance is a stark contrast to nearby schools like Samuel P. Massie Academy (21.2%) and Francis Scott Key Elementary (11.9%). The school also boasts a significantly lower chronic absenteeism rate (22.8%) compared to many neighbors, such as William Beanes Elementary (51.0%) and Princeton Elementary (51.9%), suggesting a strong culture of attendance and engagement.

While Imagine Foundations is a powerhouse in literacy, it faces challenges in math and science. Overall math proficiency (17.1%) is well below the state average (27.1%), and performance drops sharply after 3rd grade, with upper-grade proficiency falling into the single digits. Similarly, 5th-grade science proficiency (10.8%) is less than half the state average. The school has shown a remarkable turnaround from a 1-star rating just two years ago to a 3-star rating today, indicating effective strategies are being implemented. For parents, this school offers a clear choice: a strong, supportive environment with exceptional reading instruction, but one where you may need to supplement learning in STEM subjects, especially for older students.

357

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,012

Per pupil spending ?

62.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6900 Ames St
Morningside, MD 20746

(301) 817-0544

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.3%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

2.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 19th percentile in 2016 → 51st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 32 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

!Science scores 12 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school35%

District avg25%

Maryland avg38%

Elementary school

426^th of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 49%▲ up 32 pts since 2016

From bottom 19% (2016) to top 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

159^th of 342

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 46%▲ up 30 pts since 2017

From bottom 24% (2017) to top 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 135Elementary Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	48.1	426 of 865	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	30.6	552 of 865	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	20.0	654 of 859	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.3	436 of 855	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	20.7	684 of 862	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.5	621 of 802	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	16.1	725 of 853	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	17.7	707 of 857	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	21.5	650 of 847	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	18.8	686 of 845	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	20.8	683 of 859	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	55.7	452 of 867	47.9%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	30.4	373 of 504	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	24.7	563 of 796	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	29.2	432 of 546	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	21.4	598 of 788	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	50.6	159 of 342	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.1	149 of 337	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.6	160 of 328	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.5	140 of 322	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.8	165 of 333	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	29.9	214 of 303	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.0	234 of 316	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.9	263 of 328	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	22.8	241 of 317	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	42.9	143 of 259	44.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	28.4	225 of 303	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	25.0	239 of 273	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	32.9	189 of 288	34.4%	★★☆☆☆

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

Female (2021)29th percentile+7 vs school

African American (2021)26th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2021)24th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)21st percentile~ school

Middle school

African American (2021)45th percentile+15 vs school

Male (2021)34th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2021)26th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)12th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts57%+6 vs state

Science20%-12 vs state

Mathematics17%-10 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 8, 2018

This has to be the worst charter school ever. They have had 4 principals in 7 years, a teacher fighting his student, that same teacher having sex with a student, a female teacher touching male students private area, horrible test grades and no heat or ac. The only thing consistent is the janitor and the lack of communication. The current principal, Ms. Jessica Johnson, is by far the worst ever hired. All she is concerned about is uniforms. Anytime your PTO president steps down and removed her children, you know there is a problem.
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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 (2025)	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
Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS	Public, Charter	K-8	6900 Ames St	Morningside	20746	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(301) 817-0544	357	29	12.5	62.5%	4 (1.1%)	326 (91.3%)	12 (3.4%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.5%)	48.1	426^th of 865 public elementary schools	50.8%		30.6	552^nd of 865 public elementary schools	36.2%	126	45.2	25.5	5.4	12.5	7.3	4.5	17.1	73.8	48.9	35.1	77.5	53.7	54.5	57.4		10.8	27.3	$24,012	$1,508	$22,503
Benjamin D. Foulois Academy	Public, Magnet	K-8	4601 Beauford Rd	Morningside	20746	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 817-0300	540	42	12.8	41.9%	3 (0.6%)	499 (92.4%)	17 (3.1%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (2.8%)	47.1	433^rd of 865 public elementary schools	49.9%		46.3	441^st of 865 public elementary schools	49.0%	8	31.4	23.1	0.0	24.1	14.3	9.7	20.2	52.9	51.9	29.4	72.4	63.1	69.8	59.6	66.7	13.7	38.4	$20,314	$949	$19,365
Longfields Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3300 Newkirk Ave	Forestville	20747	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(301) 817-0455	256	22	11.4	89.8%	0 (0.0%)	165 (64.5%)	84 (32.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	69.8	259^th of 865 public elementary schools	70.1%		69	263^rd of 865 public elementary schools	69.6%	4	44.2	27.1	59.2				43.6	69.8	50.0	63.3				60.7		42.9		$24,355	$1,705	$22,650
Princeton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6101 Baxter Dr	Suitland	20746	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 702-7650	269	23	11.5	94.1%	4 (1.5%)	161 (59.9%)	90 (33.5%)	6 (2.2%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	12.1	794^th of 865 public elementary schools	8.2%		13.8	779^th of 865 public elementary schools	9.9%	15	13.0	0.0	4.8				6.6	29.8	14.3	26.2				24.2		10.0		$25,630	$2,576	$23,055
Andrew Jackson Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	3500 Regency Pkwy	Forestville	20747	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 817-0310	458	36	12.7	93.9%	6 (1.3%)	334 (72.9%)	109 (23.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	14.5	761^st of 865 public elementary schools	12.0%		10.9	822^nd of 865 public elementary schools	5.0%	61	27.5	5.5	3.1	3.2	5.3	5.0	7.7	35.0	18.2	12.1	29.0	35.1	40.0	28.6		5.9	14.3	$24,626	$2,528	$22,098
Samuel P. Massie Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	3301 Regency Pkwy	Forestville	20747	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 669-1120	477	34	14.1	93.5%	0 (0.0%)	435 (91.2%)	37 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	9.3	833^rd of 865 public elementary schools	3.7%		10.2	831^st of 865 public elementary schools	3.9%	2	10.0	5.4	0.0	0.0	1.8	5.6	3.8	24.0	2.7	23.1	19.6	32.1	20.4	21.2		6.0	5.8	$21,088	$2,502	$18,586
William Beanes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5108 Dianna Dr	Suitland	20746	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 817-0533	424	31	13.6	90.3%	3 (0.7%)	268 (63.2%)	141 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	5 (1.2%)	8.9	836^th of 865 public elementary schools	3.4%		8.9	844^th of 865 public elementary schools	2.4%	8	4.3	1.2	2.9				2.7	21.4	11.1	20.6				17.4		13.6		$22,727	$2,317	$20,410
North Forestville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2311 Ritchie Rd	Forestville	20747	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 499-7098	271	19	14.6	94.1%	4 (1.5%)	115 (42.4%)	147 (54.2%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15.9	750^th of 865 public elementary schools	13.3%		14	771^st of 865 public elementary schools	10.9%	21	6.1	4.0	6.7				5.5	21.2	26.0	31.1				26.6		20.9		$22,132	$1,891	$20,241
District Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 County Rd	District Heights	20747	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 817-0484	365	24	15.2	94.8%	3 (0.8%)	266 (72.9%)	87 (23.8%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	11.8	797^th of 865 public elementary schools	7.9%		10.9	823^rd of 865 public elementary schools	4.9%	26	8.8	2.0	1.5				4.4	27.9	19.6	23.8				24.2		14.1		$20,997	$2,622	$18,375
Imagine Andrews Public Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	4701 San Antonio Blvd	Andrews Air Force Base	20762	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(301) 350-6002	347	26	13.6	28.8%	63 (18.2%)	212 (61.1%)	47 (13.5%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	14 (4.0%)	47	435^th of 865 public elementary schools	49.7%		56.4	360^th of 865 public elementary schools	58.4%	75	58.1	25.6	10.9	17.0	18.2	17.9	24.4	65.1	38.1	35.6	56.5	53.5	66.7	52.3		21.3	45.0	$22,247	$1,427	$20,820

Frequently Asked Questions about Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS

What district is Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

Is Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS a good school?

Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS ranks 426^th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS?

Students at Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS are 91% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS?

In the 2024-25 school year, 357 students attended Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS.

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