Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hyattsville 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hyattsville Elementary serves the northwest part of its school district in Hyattsville, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 1.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hyattsville Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
422 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hyattsville 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 Hyattsville Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#878 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
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)30.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hyattsville Elementary School's ranking?
Hyattsville Elementary School is ranked #878 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Hyattsville Elementary School often compared to?
Hyattsville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Hyattsville Elementary School?
422 students attend Hyattsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hyattsville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hyattsville Elementary School?
Hyattsville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hyattsville Elementary School offer ?
Hyattsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hyattsville Elementary School part of?
Hyattsville Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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