Summary:
The 20735 zip code area in Prince George's County, Maryland is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 22 out of 25 in the state, the schools in this area face significant challenges, with generally low academic performance and high rates of economic disadvantage.
Among the standout schools, Francis T. Evans Elementary has the highest statewide ranking and proficiency rates in both math and English language arts compared to the other elementary schools. In contrast, Stephen Decatur Middle has the highest proficiency rates among the middle and high schools, despite a low statewide ranking. The high school, Surrattsville High, has a concerning 4-year graduation rate of 80.0% and a dropout rate of 14.5%, both significantly worse than the state averages.
Across the schools, there are several concerning trends, including high rates of chronic absenteeism, low proficiency in math and English language arts, and high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantages. The variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios suggests potential inequities in resource distribution within the district, which may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by these schools.
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