Summary:
The city of Adelphi, Maryland is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 22 out of 25 in the state, a few Adelphi schools stand out in performance.
Adelphi Elementary and Cherokee Lane Elementary are the top-performing schools, with the highest percentages of students proficient or better in Math and English Language Arts. Adelphi Elementary has the highest statewide ranking at 619 out of 859 Maryland elementary schools, while Cherokee Lane is second at 634. However, the Adelphi schools generally perform below state and district averages on assessments, with the middle school, Buck Lodge Middle, having the lowest proficiency rates in Math at just 5.8%.
The Adelphi schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, ranging from 79.5% at Adelphi Elementary to 95.98% at Cool Spring Elementary. These schools also have high poverty levels, with 84.49% to 94.61% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While per-student spending is similar across the schools, the challenges of serving a high-needs population appear to be impacting academic performance, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support to improve outcomes for all students in the Adelphi community.
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