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 district as a whole is ranked 22 out of 25 in the state, a few standout schools in the area demonstrate strong academic performance.
Capitol Heights Elementary, a public magnet school, ranks 168th out of 865 Maryland elementary schools and earns a 4-star rating, with significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages. In contrast, Doswell E. Brooks Elementary and Robert R. Gray Elementary also perform well, ranking 706th and 608th, respectively, and earning 2-star ratings with above-average test scores compared to the district and state.
However, the data also reveals significant challenges faced by many schools in the 20743 zip code area. All schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 32.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. The wide variation in per-student spending, from $17,956 to $36,512, may contribute to the performance differences between the schools, suggesting funding disparities are a concern. Overall, the data highlights the need to address the root causes of these issues, such as poverty, attendance, and funding, to improve educational outcomes for students in this community.
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