Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bradbury Heights Elementary School 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 2% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bradbury Heights Elementary serves the northwest part of Capitol Heights, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bradbury Heights Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
354 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Bradbury Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradbury Heights Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1289 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
33%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
64%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
1%
31%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White and Blue
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bradbury Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Bradbury Heights Elementary School is ranked #1289 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Bradbury Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Bradbury Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William W. Hall Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Bradbury Heights Elementary School?
354 students attend Bradbury Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bradbury Heights Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bradbury Heights Elementary School?
Bradbury Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bradbury Heights Elementary School offer ?
Bradbury Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bradbury Heights Elementary School part of?
Bradbury Heights Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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