Summary:
The 20707 zip code area in Prince George's County, Maryland is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative 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 Maryland and has a 1-star rating, a few schools in this area stand out with stronger academic performance.
The Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter school is a standout, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in both mathematics and English language arts (ELA) across multiple grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 69% of 10th graders at Chesapeake Math and IT were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 45.1% for the district and 55.3% for the state. In contrast, the Laurel High School and the elementary schools (Scotchtown Hills, Laurel, and Bond Mill) generally have lower test scores than the district and state averages.
The economic challenges faced by the schools in this area are evident in the high free and reduced lunch rates, with Laurel Elementary having the highest rate at 84.45% and Scotchtown Hills Elementary at 75.98%. In contrast, the Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter has the lowest free and reduced lunch rate at 45.96%, which may contribute to its academic success. The variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools could also be a factor in their performance, with the higher-performing schools having higher spending and higher student-teacher ratios.
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