Summary:
The city of Bladensburg, Maryland is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 2 high schools, all part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 22 out of 25 in the state, the schools in Bladensburg face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and high poverty levels among the student populations.
The largest school in the area is Bladensburg High School, which has a diverse student body but ranks 127 out of 146 Maryland high schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Another standout school is International High School @ Langley Park, which serves a predominantly Hispanic student population but struggles academically, with only 8.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts. The elementary schools in Bladensburg also perform below the state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts, with schools like Port Towns Elementary having only 13.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts.
The high poverty levels, with all schools having over 84% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, likely contribute to the academic challenges faced by these schools. Additionally, the variation in spending per student, with International High School @ Langley Park receiving significantly more funding than the other schools, raises questions about the equity of resource allocation within the district. Addressing these systemic issues and providing targeted interventions and support will be crucial in improving educational outcomes for the diverse student population in Bladensburg.
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