Berwyn Heights Elementary

Summary:

Berwyn Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Berwyn Heights, Maryland, serving around 480 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Berwyn Heights Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Maryland elementary schools. The school's performance on state assessments (MCAP) is significantly below the state and district averages in both mathematics and English language arts across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 6.3% of Berwyn Heights students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 24.1% statewide and 10.8% in the district. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic and low socioeconomic status students. Nearby schools, such as Hollywood Elementary, Lamont Elementary, and Greenbelt Elementary, generally perform better than Berwyn Heights Elementary on state assessments.

Despite spending a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $13,751 to $15,032 over the past 3 years, Berwyn Heights Elementary has a high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 to 14.7 students per teacher, which is higher than the nearby schools. The school's demographics, with a high percentage of Hispanic and low-income students, may contribute to its lower academic performance, as these student populations often face additional challenges and barriers to academic success.

Detail:

Public K-6

6200 Pontiac St
Berwyn Heights, MD 20740-2756

(240) 684-6210

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
706^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,422

Students who attend Berwyn Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Greenbelt Middle
High:	Parkdale High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 480

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.0%

African American:

14.2%

White:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Berwyn Heights Elementary ranks worse than 82.2% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 90^th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.21. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70%), African American (14.2%), White (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berwyn Heights Elementary is 14.7. 86 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Berwyn Heights Elementary employs 32.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berwyn Heights Elementary is $17,422. 118 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Berwyn Heights Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Prince George's County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince George's County Public Schools 22^nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Berwyn Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Berwyn Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	69.96	259^th	803	67.7%
2005	64.69	311^th	805	61.4%
2006	67.56	285^th	804	64.6%
2007	59.50	368^th	818	55.0%
2008	52.22	460^th	838	45.1%
2009	62.56	356^th	850	58.1%
2010	48.30	520^th	855	39.2%
2011	42.30	542^nd	853	36.5%
2012	40.83	584^th	857	31.9%
2013	32.36	625^th	847	26.2%
2014	44.28	562^nd	867	35.2%
2015	26.02	615^th	859	28.4%
2016	33.87	540^th	845	36.1%
2017	30.28	558^th	847	34.1%
2018	37.23	494^th	857	42.4%
2019	41.30	460^th	853	46.1%
2021	27.74	511^th	802	36.3%
2022	33.35	542^nd	862	37.1%
2023	27.65	566^th	855	33.8%
2024	16.21	706^th	859	17.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Berwyn Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.55	250^th	546	54.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Berwyn Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.78	486^th	796	38.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Berwyn Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.47	515^th	788	34.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Berwyn Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.63	135^th	347	61.1%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Berwyn Heights Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	54	219	28	100	3	n/a	n/a	404
2003	54	219	28	100	3	n/a	n/a	404
2004	64	259	35	105	5	n/a	n/a	468
2005	71	265	45	147	5	n/a	n/a	533
2006	70	152	28	178	1	n/a	n/a	429
2007	67	132	27	208	0	n/a	n/a	434
2008	66	156	29	239	1	n/a	n/a	491
2009	66	156	30	235	1	n/a	n/a	488
2010	70	142	25	233	2	n/a	n/a	472
2011	66	120	18	227	5	1	24	461
2012	66	118	25	238	10	2	21	480
2013	67	120	22	250	4	1	12	476
2014	69	110	24	243	3	2	8	459
2015	77	112	29	254	6	2	6	486
2016	65	100	36	260	6	0	10	477
2017	60	91	42	286	0	0	6	485
2018	62	73	42	302	1	0	4	484
2019	60	82	33	292	0	0	6	473
2020	53	81	30	302	0	0	7	473
2021	55	67	19	298	0	0	8	447
2022	45	62	17	303	1	0	8	436
2023	51	68	17	336	0	0	8	480

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Berwyn Heights Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	404	25.0	16.2	57.4
2003	404	25.0	16.2	57.4
2004	468	23.0	20.3	52.8
2005	533	31.0	17.2	60.6
2006	429	32.0	13.4	50.3
2007	434	32.6	13.3	59.4
2008	491	34.1	14.4	57.4
2009	488	30.9	15.8	60.9
2010	472	29.4	16.0	60.6
2011	461	25.6	17.9	59
2012	480	26.8	17.8	66
2013	476	28.5	16.6	71
2014	459	31.2	14.6	68.2
2015	486	34.0	14.2	71.2
2016	477	32.0	14.9	68.1
2017	485	33.8	14.3	74.2
2018	484	36.0	13.4	73.1
2019	473	36.0	13.1	72.1
2020	473	35.0	13.5	72.5
2021	447	33.1	13.5	72.7
2022	436	32.5	13.4	62.2
2023	480	32.5	14.7	79.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Berwyn Heights Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	404	25.0	16.2	57.4
2003	404	25.0	16.2	57.4
2004	468	23.0	20.3	52.8
2005	533	31.0	17.2	60.6
2006	429	32.0	13.4	50.3
2007	434	32.6	13.3	59.4
2008	491	34.1	14.4	57.4
2009	488	30.9	15.8	60.9
2010	472	29.4	16.0	60.6
2011	461	25.6	17.9	59
2012	480	26.8	17.8	66
2013	476	28.5	16.6	71
2014	459	31.2	14.6	68.2
2015	486	34.0	14.2	71.2
2016	477	32.0	14.9	68.1
2017	485	33.8	14.3	74.2
2018	484	36.0	13.4	73.1
2019	473	36.0	13.1	72.1
2020	473	35.0	13.5	72.5
2021	447	33.1	13.5	72.7
2022	436	32.5	13.4	62.2
2023	480	32.5	14.7	79.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Berwyn Heights Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$406 (3.0%)	$13,345 (97.0%)	$13,751
2020	$366 (2.6%)	$13,501 (97.4%)	$13,866
2021	$646 (4.3%)	$14,386 (95.7%)	$15,032
2022	$1,607 (9.3%)	$15,626 (90.7%)	$17,233
2023	$1,522 (8.7%)	$15,900 (91.3%)	$17,422

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Berwyn Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 460^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 566^th of 855 Elementary schools	12.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	473	480	1.5%
African American	82	68	17.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	33	17	48.5%
Hispanic	292	336	15.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	60	51	15%
Two or More Races	6	8	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.1%	79.8%	7.7%

Schools Near Berwyn Heights Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)							MCAP English Language Arts (2024)							MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Berwyn Heights Elementary	Public	K-6	6200 Pontiac St	Berwyn Heights	20740	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 684-6210	480	33	14.7	79.8%	51 (10.6%)	68 (14.2%)	336 (70.0%)	17 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	16.2	706^th of 859 public elementary schools	17.8%		27.6	566^th of 855 public elementary schools	33.8%	140	5.9	7.7	9.8				6.3	17.9	32.3	36.8	19.4			25.5		15.3		$17,422	$1,522	$15,900
Dora Kennedy French Immersion	Public, Magnet	K-8	8950 Edmonston Rd	Greenbelt	20770	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 918-8660	679	46	14.7	29.5%	105 (15.5%)	462 (68.0%)	52 (7.7%)	24 (3.5%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	30 (4.4%)	74.1	206^th of 859 public elementary schools	76.0%		75.7	199^th of 855 public elementary schools	76.7%	7	60.9	19.0	32.9	32.3	39.3	28.6	38.7	75.4	54.8	61.4	83.1	78.6	79.0	71.9	70.4	44.3	41.9	$17,874	$1,294	$16,580
Paint Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5101 Pierce Ave	College Park	20740	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 513-5300	357	46	7.8	79.6%	27 (7.6%)	94 (26.3%)	205 (57.4%)	18 (5.0%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	16.3	704^th of 859 public elementary schools	18.0%		27.7	565^th of 855 public elementary schools	33.9%	139	24.2	11.8	9.2				14.8	22.0	28.8	21.9				24.6		7.8		$29,170	$2,332	$26,838
Springhill Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6060 Springhill Dr	Greenbelt	20770	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 513-5996	790	62	12.8	94.9%	13 (1.6%)	348 (44.1%)	405 (51.3%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	13 (1.6%)	12.2	782^nd of 859 public elementary schools	9.0%		13	763^rd of 855 public elementary schools	10.8%	19	6.7		6.9				5.4	17.3	25.8	21.1				21.7		9.5		$20,823	$2,377	$18,445
Hollywood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9811 49th Ave	College Park	20740	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 513-5900	484	36	13.4	83.9%	34 (7.0%)	76 (15.7%)	279 (57.6%)	81 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	31.1	528^th of 859 public elementary schools	38.5%		25.2	591^st of 855 public elementary schools	30.9%	63	15.2	8.7	35.8				20.7	22.0	32.6	42.3				33.1		19.6		$19,237	$2,006	$17,231
Lamont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7101 Good Luck Rd	New Carrollton	20784	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 513-5205	453	38	11.9	88.5%	52 (11.5%)	108 (23.8%)	274 (60.5%)	11 (2.4%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	28.3	551^st of 859 public elementary schools	35.9%		20.7	647^th of 855 public elementary schools	24.3%	96	32.8	20.7	14.5				22.4	23.9	42.6	39.2				34.9		9.5		$22,547	$2,598	$19,949
Robert Frost Elementary	Public	K-5	6419 85th Ave	New Carrollton	20784	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 918-8792	268	22	12.0	90.3%	17 (6.3%)	79 (29.5%)	165 (61.6%)	5 (1.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.2	560^th of 859 public elementary schools	34.8%		20.8	646^th of 855 public elementary schools	24.4%	86	24.5	20.5	11.5				18.8	47.2	40.5	25.0				37.3		8.0		$23,856	$2,656	$21,200
Greenbelt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	66 Ridge Rd	Greenbelt	20770	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 513-5911	573	41	14.1	63.4%	88 (15.4%)	324 (56.5%)	99 (17.3%)	41 (7.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.0%)	31.6	520^th of 859 public elementary schools	39.5%		38.5	472^nd of 855 public elementary schools	44.8%	48	23.9	21.9	12.4				18.9	45.7	48.4	28.1				40.2		16.2		$16,689	$1,559	$15,130
University Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4315 Underwood St	Hyattsville	20782	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 985-1898	437	33	13.4	52.6%	123 (28.1%)	107 (24.5%)	160 (36.6%)	33 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.0%)	33.9	499^th of 859 public elementary schools	41.9%		43.2	428^th of 855 public elementary schools	49.9%	71	37.3	15.1	16.4				23.0	45.2	36.0	35.0				38.8		19.7		$18,970	$1,630	$17,340
Riverdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5006 Riverdale Rd	Riverdale	20737	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 985-1850	630	47	13.5	95.9%	17 (2.7%)	39 (6.2%)	539 (85.6%)	28 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	12.7	772^nd of 859 public elementary schools	10.1%		15.9	719^th of 855 public elementary schools	15.9%	53	13.5	5.7					7.8	19.2	28.1	22.1				23.1		6.5		$19,814	$2,415	$17,400

Frequently Asked Questions about Berwyn Heights Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Berwyn Heights Elementary?

Students at Berwyn Heights Elementary are 70% Hispanic, 14% African American, 11% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Berwyn Heights Elementary in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Berwyn Heights Elementary attend?

Students who attend Berwyn Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Greenbelt Middle
High : Parkdale High

Is Berwyn Heights Elementary a good school?

Berwyn Heights Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.8% of Maryland elementary schools.

How many students attend Berwyn Heights Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 480 students attended Berwyn Heights Elementary.

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