About This School
James McHenry Elementary School is located in Lanham, MD and is one of 142 elementary schools in Prince George's County Public Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 673 students in grades PK, K-6.
James McHenry Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Maryland in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See James McHenry Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, James McHenry Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about James McHenry Elementary School's students and teachers. more
James McHenry Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Maryland in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See James McHenry Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, James McHenry Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about James McHenry Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Prince George's County Public Schools District Spending
$13,541Per Pupil
The Prince George's County Public Schools spends $13,541 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 40% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Prince George's County Public Schools District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Maryland, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Maryland School Assessment (MSA) Results and High School Assessment (HSA) Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| an-Nur Academy 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| St Matthias Apostle School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Seabrook Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| High Road Academy of Prince George's County 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Lighthouse Christian Academy 1 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-6
- Prince George's County Public Schools School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
James McHenry Elementary School8909 McHenry Lane
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8760
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Test Scores
About the MSA
What is it?
The Maryland State Assessments (MSA) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of basic, proficient, or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Maryland, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Maryland School Assessment (MSA) Results and High School Assessment (HSA) Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 673
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, James McHenry Elementary School had 72% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Maryland had 35% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Black
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, James McHenry Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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School Boundaries
See more school boundariesSchool attendance boundaries for James McHenry Elementary School
Information provided by the College of William and Mary and the Minnesota Population Center. School Attendance Boundary Information System (SABINS): Version 1.0. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota 2011
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