Thomas G. Pullen

700 Brightseat Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 736 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thomas G. Pullen ranks in the top 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 19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thomas G. Pullen's student population of 736 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
736 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers

School Rankings

Thomas G. Pullen ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas G. Pullen is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#532 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
19%
25%
60%
45%
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
23%
Black
81%
33%
White
4%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas G. Pullen's ranking?
Thomas G. Pullen is ranked #532 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Thomas G. Pullen?
736 students attend Thomas G. Pullen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Thomas G. Pullen students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas G. Pullen?
Thomas G. Pullen has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas G. Pullen offer ?
Thomas G. Pullen offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas G. Pullen part of?
Thomas G. Pullen is part of Prince George's County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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