Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, District 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: District Heights Elementary serves the northwest part of District Heights, MD, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
District Heights Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
365 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
District 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 District Heights Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#1140 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
24%
24%
Black
73%
32%
White
1%
31%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is District Heights Elementary School's ranking?
District Heights Elementary School is ranked #1140 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are District Heights Elementary School often compared to?
District Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Forestville Elementary School, Francis Scott Key Elementary School, Samuel P. Massie Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend District Heights Elementary School?
365 students attend District Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of District Heights Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of District Heights Elementary School?
District Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does District Heights Elementary School offer ?
District Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is District Heights Elementary School part of?
District Heights Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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