Carmody Hills Elementary School serves 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Carmody Hills Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher 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 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carmody Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Carmody Hills Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carmody Hills Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Carmody Hills Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
28%
20%
Black
70%
34%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carmody Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Carmody Hills Elementary School is ranked #1113 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Carmody Hills Elementary School?
412 students attend Carmody Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Carmody Hills Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmody Hills Elementary School?
Carmody Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carmody Hills Elementary School offer ?
Carmody Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carmody Hills Elementary School part of?
Carmody Hills Elementary School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 8/21/2014
Very calm and welcoming climate. The staff appears to genuine in their commitment to educating all students.
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