Summary:
There are seven elementary schools in zip code 20783 (Adelphi/Hyattsville, MD), all part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, serving a predominantly high-needs population with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 92.0%.
Adelphi Elementary stands out as the top academic performer, earning a 2-star rating and ranking 576th out of 864 schools statewide. It significantly outperforms the district average in Math (24.2% vs. 13.7%) and boasts a remarkable 40% proficiency rate in 4th-grade Math, more than double the district average. In contrast, Langley Park-McCormick Elementary is the lowest-ranked school (794th) but has an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 8.1%, far below the district average of 30.2%. Cool Spring Elementary presents a paradox: it has the highest per-student spending ($27,476) and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1, yet ranks second-lowest academically (788th), suggesting that resource allocation alone does not guarantee success. Lewisdale Elementary is a standout in 5th-grade Science with 26.9% proficiency, the only school in the zip code to exceed the district average.
Overall, the zip code averages 16.9% proficiency in Math and 24.5% in English Language Arts, both below state averages. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.6%, better than the district's 30.2%, but varies widely from 8.1% at Langley Park-McCormick to 37.4% at Ridgecrest Elementary. Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary and Adelphi are on an upward trajectory in state rankings, while Langley Park-McCormick and Cool Spring are declining. Science remains a universal weakness, with a zip code average of just 15.6% proficiency, highlighting a critical area for improvement across all schools.
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