Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dodge Park 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 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dodge Park Elementary serves the northern part of Hyattsville, MD, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dodge Park Elementary School's student population of 494 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
494 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
GLEAMing a Culture of Excellence.
School Rankings
Dodge Park 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 Dodge Park Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1181 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Silver and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dodge Park Elementary School's ranking?
Dodge Park Elementary School is ranked #1181 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dodge Park Elementary School often compared to?
Dodge Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Park Elementary School, Cora L. Rice Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dodge Park Elementary School?
494 students attend Dodge Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Dodge Park Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dodge Park Elementary School?
Dodge Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dodge Park Elementary School offer ?
Dodge Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dodge Park Elementary School part of?
Dodge Park Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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