Heather Hills Elementary School

12605 Heming Ln
Bowie, MD 20716
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Heather Hills Elementary School serves 314 students in grades 2-5.
Heather Hills Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher 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 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in MD
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Heather Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Heather Hills Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Heather Hills Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Heather 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
20%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
21%
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Black
74%
33%
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White
7%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.44
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heather Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Heather Hills Elementary School is ranked #176 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Heather Hills Elementary School?
314 students attend Heather Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Heather Hills Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heather Hills Elementary School?
Heather Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heather Hills Elementary School offer ?
Heather Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heather Hills Elementary School part of?
Heather Hills Elementary School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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