Summary:
This analysis examines seven elementary schools in the 20745 zip code of Oxon Hill, Maryland, serving Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade (with one exception), all part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district.
Valley View Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently earning a 3-star rating and exceeding state averages in Mathematics and Science, despite serving a student population with an 85.75% poverty rate. In contrast, Glassmanor Elementary faces the most significant challenges, ranking in the 5th percentile with the lowest English Language Arts proficiency (13%). Forest Heights Elementary is the most improved school, jumping from the 12th to the 35th percentile, driven by the highest Math proficiency in the area (32.9%). John Hanson Montessori offers a unique curriculum and serves students through 8th grade; it boasts the highest English Language Arts scores (65.2%) and the lowest chronic absenteeism (10.1%), but its Math proficiency is very low (13.3%).
Chronic absenteeism is a critical issue, with five of seven schools exceeding the district's already high 30.2% rate. Oxon Hill Elementary has the highest spending per student ($28,028) but ranks only in the 26th percentile, while Flintstone Elementary has the lowest spending ($18,251) and the lowest Math proficiency (8.7%). This suggests that financial resources alone do not determine success. A key takeaway is that Barnaby Manor Elementary and Flintstone Elementary, both with over 90% poverty rates, show similar challenges, while Valley View demonstrates that high performance is achievable within the district.
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