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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 20785


At a glance
12
Schools
7,191
Students
Top rankedJudith P. Hoyer Montessori313th of 865 Maryland elementary schools
Biggest riser
Columbia Park Elementary up 90 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Dodge Park Elementary 11.7 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Fairmont Heights High
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The 20785 zip code area of Landover, Maryland is home to 13 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of performance levels, with some standout schools like Kenmoor Middle and Thomas G. Pullen outperforming the district and state averages, while others like Fairmont Heights High and G. James Gholson Middle lag behind.

The data suggests that the magnet schools in the area, such as Kenmoor Middle, Thomas G. Pullen, and Judith P. Hoyer Montessori, are outperforming the traditional public schools in the area. However, the majority of schools in the 20785 zip code have high rates of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by many of the schools.

Across the district, there are concerns about chronic absenteeism, with all schools in the data set reporting high rates. Additionally, the data reveals disparities in resource allocation, with wide ranges in spending per student and student-teacher ratios. Addressing these issues, along with targeted interventions and support for the lower-performing schools, will be crucial for improving student outcomes in the Prince George's County Public Schools district.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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