Summary:
The 20785 zip code area of Prince George's County, Maryland is home to 12 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. This diverse educational landscape serves a student population with varying levels of academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Among the standout schools in the area are Thomas G. Pullen, a public magnet elementary/middle school that consistently ranks among the top 40% of Maryland elementary schools, and Kenmoor Middle, a public magnet middle school that performs in the top 50% of Maryland middle schools. Another high-achieving school is Judith P. Hoyer Montessori, a public magnet elementary/middle school with a unique Montessori-based curriculum that ranks in the top 45% of Maryland elementary schools.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools in this area, with some institutions struggling to meet state and district averages in math and English language arts proficiency. The schools with the highest percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, such as Fairmont Heights High, Templeton Elementary, and Dodge Park Elementary, tend to have lower academic proficiency rates, highlighting the need to address the challenges faced by students from low-income families. Overall, the data suggests that a more targeted, school-specific approach is required to support the improvement of educational outcomes across the Prince George's County Public Schools district.
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