Best Public Schools in Suitland, MD


Summary:

The city of Suitland, Maryland is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools 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 and has a 1-star rating, a few schools in Suitland stand out from the rest.

Benjamin D. Foulois Academy is an elementary/middle school that consistently ranks higher than other schools in the area, placing between 243-347 out of 862 Maryland elementary schools. It maintains a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger and has significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, Suitland High School, the only high school in the data set, has a low 1-star rating but its test scores are still higher than the district average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The schools in Suitland serve predominantly African American and Hispanic student populations, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage. While per-student spending and student-teacher ratios are relatively favorable, the data reveals stark disparities in academic performance across the schools. Addressing these challenges will likely require targeted interventions and support programs to help improve outcomes for students in the Suitland area.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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