Summary:
The city of Greenbelt, Maryland is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools in Greenbelt demonstrate the potential for academic excellence in the area.
The Dora Kennedy French Immersion elementary/middle school magnet program is a clear standout, ranking in the top 25% of Maryland elementary schools and earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. With strong test scores, where 71.9% of students are proficient or better in English Language Arts and 38.7% in Mathematics, and a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 29.46%, Dora Kennedy French Immersion demonstrates the positive impact that specialized educational programs can have. In contrast, Springhill Lake Elementary struggles, with only 5.4% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, and a high free/reduced lunch rate of 94.94%.
The largest school in Greenbelt, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, also stands out with a strong academic track record, ranking in the top 50% of Maryland high schools and earning 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school has high proficiency rates in English Language Arts at 63.6% and performs above the state and district averages in several subject areas. These disparities in performance suggest that factors such as socioeconomic status and specialized educational offerings play a significant role in shaping the academic outcomes of schools within the Prince George's County Public Schools district.
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