Summary:
The 20743 zip code area of Capitol Heights, Maryland is home to 10 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 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, a few standout schools in the 20743 area are performing significantly better than the rest.
Capitol Heights Elementary is a public magnet school that consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Maryland, with proficiency rates in math and English language arts well above the district and state averages. In contrast, schools like William W. Hall Academy, Bradbury Heights Elementary, and John H. Bayne Elementary struggle with much lower proficiency rates. The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status, as indicated by high rates of free and reduced-price lunch, and academic performance across the schools.
The success of the magnet program at Capitol Heights Elementary highlights the potential for targeted interventions to make a positive impact, while the broader challenges facing the Prince George's County Public Schools district suggest the need for comprehensive strategies to address the educational inequities in the area. The data paints a complex picture, with stark differences in performance among the schools in the 20743 zip code, and a clear need for the district to improve educational outcomes for its students.
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