About This School
Carole Highlands Elementary School is located in Takoma Park, 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.
Carole Highlands 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 Carole Highlands Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Carole Highlands Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Carole Highlands Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Carole Highlands 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 Carole Highlands Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Carole Highlands Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Carole Highlands 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 |
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| Langley Park/McCormick Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Sligo Adventist School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary School 0.9 miles | |
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| Lewisdale Elementary School 1 miles | |
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| George E Peters Adventist School 1.1 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
Carole Highlands Elementary School1610 Hannon St
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 431-5660
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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, Carole Highlands Elementary School had 79% 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)
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16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Carole Highlands Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Carole Highlands Elementary School
5
LaurieKelly: Highly qualified and well-trained, warm and supportive teaching staff for children of all cultural, economic backgrounds and abilities. Students work hard, enjoying stimulating learning activities. The school climate is relaxed and friendly with few discipline issues.
Submitted by a Teacher on Jan 13, 2012
School Boundaries
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