Serving 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Harris Mother Jones 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% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower 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 99% 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: 734 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary Harris "Mother" Jones Elementary serves the northwest part of Hyattsville, MD, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 1.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School's student population of 734 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
734 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Mary Harris Mother Jones 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 Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#1165 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
91%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
5%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
1%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School is ranked #1165 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cool Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School?
734 students attend Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School?
Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School offer ?
Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School part of?
Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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