Mary Harris

2405 Tecumseh St
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 959 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Harris ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 959 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mary Harris ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Mary Harris's student population of 959 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
959 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Rankings

Mary Harris ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Harris is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MD)
#1328 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
20%
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5%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mary Harris and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
93%
21%
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Black
4%
33%
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White
1%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
This chart display the diversity score of Mary Harris and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mary Harris and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary Harris's ranking?
Mary Harris is ranked #1328 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mary Harris often compared to?
Mary Harrisis often viewed alongside schools like Cool Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Mary Harris?
959 students attend Mary Harris.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mary Harris students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Harris?
Mary Harris has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Harris offer ?
Mary Harris offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Harris part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 959 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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