Serving 361 students in grades 2-5, Heather Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Heather Hills Elementary serves the northeast part of Bowie, MD, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive to the school and the furthest edge of the zone being about 1 mile away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Heather Hills Elementary School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
361 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Heather Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heather Hills Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#41 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
69%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue and White
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: 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 #41 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Heather Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Heather Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenarden Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Heather Hills Elementary School?
361 students attend Heather Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Heather Hills Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Heather Hills Elementary School part of?
Heather Hills Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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