Robert Goddard Montessori serves 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Robert Goddard Montessori placed in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (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 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robert Goddard Montessori's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert Goddard Montessori is ranked within the top 30% 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 Robert Goddard Montessori is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#398 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
62%
33%
White
21%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Goddard Montessori's ranking?
Robert Goddard Montessori is ranked #398 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Robert Goddard Montessori?
490 students attend Robert Goddard Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Robert Goddard Montessori students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Goddard Montessori?
Robert Goddard Montessori has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robert Goddard Montessori offer ?
Robert Goddard Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert Goddard Montessori part of?
Robert Goddard Montessori is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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