Summary:
The city of New Carrollton, Maryland is home to 4 schools - 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school - that serve a diverse student population with high rates of economic disadvantage. While some schools, like Lamont Elementary and Robert Frost Elementary, demonstrate relatively strong academic performance, the overall student achievement in the district lags behind state and county averages, particularly in mathematics.
Lamont Elementary stands out as the top-performing school, with the highest percentage of students proficient or better in both math (22.4%) and English language arts (34.9%) across all grades. Robert Frost Elementary also performs well, with the second-highest math proficiency (18.8%) and the highest ELA proficiency (37.3%) in the district. However, even these high-performing schools have significant gaps in achievement compared to state and county averages.
The schools in New Carrollton serve a predominantly Hispanic student population (60-69%) with high rates of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the 88.5% to 91.2% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the students in this area may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges that are impacting their educational outcomes. Addressing these equity issues and providing additional resources and support to the schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools district could be crucial in improving the overall academic performance of the schools in New Carrollton.
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