Best Public Schools in Temple Hills, MD

The city of Temple Hills, Maryland is home to 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 22 out of 25 in the state and has a 1-star rating, a few standout schools in Temple Hills are worth highlighting.

The top-performing school in the district is Maya Angelou French Immersion, a public magnet elementary/middle school that ranks 393 out of 859 Maryland elementary schools and is rated 3 out of 5 stars. This school has significantly higher test scores in both English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages. Another high-performing school is Imagine Lincoln PCS, a public charter elementary/middle school that also outperforms the district in academic achievement.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in educational outcomes across the district. Schools with higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Benjamin Stoddert Middle and Hillcrest Heights Elementary, tend to have lower test scores, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. Additionally, the district's only high school, Crossland High, has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Maryland high schools, raising concerns about the quality of education at the secondary level.