Summary:
The 20772 zip code area of Upper Marlboro, Maryland is home to 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 22 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 1-star rating, a few standout schools in the area demonstrate strong academic performance.
Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter, an alternative school, has the highest overall performance on MCAP tests compared to the district and state averages, with 69.8% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. The public magnet high school, Frederick Douglass High, also performs well, with 62.3% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. Additionally, the public magnet elementary school, Mattaponi Elementary, stands out with 52.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 33% in Mathematics across all grades.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the schools in this area and the district/state averages, particularly in mathematics. The percentage of students proficient or better in mathematics ranges from 5.1% at Arrowhead Elementary to 33% at Mattaponi Elementary, compared to the district average of 10.8% and the state average of 24.1%. The wide range in spending per student and student-teacher ratios suggests that some schools may have access to more resources and funding than others, which could contribute to these performance disparities.
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