Robert Goddard Montessori
- Robert Goddard Montessori serves 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 63%.
Top Placements
Robert Goddard Montessori places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Robert Goddard Montessori's student population of 490 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 490 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Robert Goddard Montessori is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Robert Goddard Montessori is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #363 out of 1359 schools (Top 30%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 41% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 41% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 17% |
| Black | 71% | 34% |
| White | 15% | 37% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.72 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prince George's County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Robert Goddard Montessori is Duval High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Dora Kennedy French Immersion (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lanham Dora Kennedy French Immersion Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 671 students
0.0 miles
8950 Edmonston Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301)918-8660 0.0 K-8 671 - Lanham Duval High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2,085 students
0.2 miles
9880 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301)918-8600 0.2 9-12 2,085 - Lanham Catherine T. Reed Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 485 students
0.4 miles
9501 Greenbelt Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301)918-8716 0.4 PK-5 485 - Lanham Howard B. Owens Science Center Alternative School
0.4 miles
9601 Greenblet Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
(301)918-8750 0.4 n/a n/a - Lanham Gaywood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 531 students
0.5 miles
6701 97th Ave
Lanham, MD 20706
(301)918-8730 0.5 PK-5 531
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
6913 WOODSTREAM LN
LANHAM, MD$357,500- 3 Beds | 4 Baths
-
Condo
(0.15 miles from school)
-
6903 100TH AVE
LANHAM, MD$385,000- 5 Beds | 3 Baths
- (0.27 miles from school)
-
6819 99TH AVE
LANHAM, MD$379,000- 4 Beds | 3 Baths
- (0.29 miles from school)
-
7310 WOOD POND CIR
LANHAM, MD$395,115- 3 Beds | 3 Baths
-
Townhouse
(0.35 miles from school)
Recent Articles
What is the best way to evaluate the quality of a public high school? Learn about the data available that helps parents choose a high school based upon how well their graduates perform in college.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the financial impact of COVID-19 on public schools and what to expect in the future. We’ll talk about the effects of budget cuts and other challenges affecting the public school system for the remainder of this school year and into the next.
As the nation works to recover from COVID-19, parents wonder what the fall of 2020 holds in terms of the upcoming school year. Read on to learn some tips for preparing for potential challenges and to see the answers to some of the biggest questions being asked by parents of school-age children.
