Summary:
The 20743 zip code area of Capitol Heights, Maryland is home to 11 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. While the schools serve predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student populations, there is a stark contrast in academic performance, with one standout school shining brightly among the others.
Capitol Heights Elementary is the clear academic leader in the area, with exceptional proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that far exceed the district and state averages. In contrast, many of the other schools struggle, with proficiency rates well below the benchmarks. The middle school, Walker Mill Middle, also performs relatively well, with English Language Arts proficiency rates higher than the district and state. However, the lone high school, Central High, has room for improvement, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.55% to 83.84%, suggest a strong correlation between economic disadvantage and lower academic achievement in the area. While the overall picture is concerning, the data also points to potential opportunities for improvement, such as the relatively strong performance of Walker Mill Middle in English Language Arts. Addressing these disparities will require a targeted, school-specific approach to meet the unique needs of each community.
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