Summary:
The 20710 zip code area in Prince George's County, Maryland is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 2 high schools, all part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. This area faces significant challenges, with the district ranked 21 out of 24 in Maryland and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools, Bladensburg High School ranks 104 out of 127 Maryland high schools with a 1-star rating, and has a high percentage of Hispanic students (75.37%) and a large proportion of students (84.2%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school also underperforms on state assessments, with only 43.5% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.5%. Another standout is International High School @ Langley Park, which ranks 210 out of 225 Maryland high schools with a 0-star rating, has an extremely high percentage of Hispanic students (91.82%), and only 19.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 47.9%.
The schools in the 20710 zip code area generally serve a high percentage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with free or reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 84.2% to 95.15%. While the schools spend between $14,539 and $21,045 per student, this does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving school performance. The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues facing these schools and their communities.
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