Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Berwyn Heights 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 9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Berwyn Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Berwyn Heights Elementary School's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Berwyn Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berwyn Heights Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#909 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
70%
22%
Black
14%
33%
White
11%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berwyn Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Berwyn Heights Elementary School is ranked #909 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Berwyn Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Berwyn Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbelt Elementary School, Hollywood Elementary School, Paint Branch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Berwyn Heights Elementary School?
480 students attend Berwyn Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Berwyn Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berwyn Heights Elementary School?
Berwyn Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Berwyn Heights Elementary School offer ?
Berwyn Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Berwyn Heights Elementary School part of?
Berwyn Heights Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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