Tanglewood Regional Center (Closed 2020)

Serving 31 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Tanglewood Regional Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
(16-17)
40-59%
41%
(16-17)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
16%
23%
Black
74%
33%
White
7%
32%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average).
How many students attend Tanglewood Regional Center?
31 students attend Tanglewood Regional Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Tanglewood Regional Center students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tanglewood Regional Center?
Tanglewood Regional Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tanglewood Regional Center offer ?
Tanglewood Regional Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Tanglewood Regional Center part of?
Tanglewood Regional Center is part of Prince George's County Public Schools.

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