Carmody Hills Elementary School
Carmody Hills Elementary School serves 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
Carmody Hills Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 433 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Carmody Hills Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Carmody Hills Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1292 out of 1359 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 6% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 12% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 17% |
| Black | 82% | 34% |
| White | 2% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prince George's County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Carmody Hills Elementary School is Central High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is G. James Gholson Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Highland Park Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hyattsville Highland Park Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 354 students
0.7 miles
6501 Lowland Dr
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 333-0980 0.7 PK-6 354 - Capitol Heights Central High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 927 students
0.8 miles
200 Cabin Branch Rd
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 499-7080 0.8 9-12 927 - Hyattsville Cora L. Rice Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 679 students
1.0 miles
950 Nalley Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 636-6340 1.0 PK-5 679 - Hyattsville G. James Gholson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 860 students
1.0 miles
900 Nalley Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
(301) 883-8390 1.0 6-8 860 - Capitol Heights Seat Pleasant Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 356 students
1.0 miles
6411 G St
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
(301) 925-2330 1.0 PK-6 356
School Reviews
| 5 Very calm and welcoming climate. The staff appears to genuine in their commitment to educating all students. - Posted by Parent - Milli |
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