Berkshire Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Berkshire Elementary School served 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 278 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 17% |
| Black | 98% | 34% |
| White | n/a | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prince George's County School District | |
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Berkshire Elementary School is Suitland High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Samuel P. Massie Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- District Heights Samuel P. Massie Academy Grades: PK-8 | 622 students
0.2 miles
3301 Regency Pkwy
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 669-1120 0.2 PK-8 622 - District Heights Andrew Jackson Academy Grades: PK-8 | 638 students
0.5 miles
3500 Regency Pkwy
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0310 0.5 PK-8 638 - District Heights District Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 417 students
1.0 miles
2200 County Rd
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0484 1.0 PK-5 417 - District Heights Francis Scott Key Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 490 students
1.1 miles
2301 Scott Key Dr
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-7970 1.1 PK-5 490 - District Heights Longfields Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 283 students
1.1 miles
3300 Newkirk Ave
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0455 1.1 PK-6 283
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