Summary:
The 20781 zip code area in Maryland is home to two public schools - Hyattsville Middle School and Hyattsville Elementary School, both part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. While the elementary school is performing closer to the district and state averages, the middle school is struggling significantly across multiple metrics.
Hyattsville Middle School serves grades 6-8 and has a low statewide ranking, with test scores well below state and district averages. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.7% and a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 18.6. In contrast, Hyattsville Elementary School has a slightly higher statewide ranking and mixed test scores, with some grade levels performing above the district and state averages, while others are below. The elementary school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.7% but a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.
Both schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with over 78% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio at the elementary school suggest that the district may be allocating more resources to that school, which could be contributing to its relatively better performance compared to the middle school. The high chronic absenteeism rates at both schools are a concerning issue that likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by these institutions.
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