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James Mchenry Elementary School

8909 Mchenry Ln
Lanham, MD 20706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Mchenry 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 693 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

James Mchenry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
James Mchenry Elementary School's student population of 693 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
693 students
This chart displays total students of James Mchenry Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
James Mchenry 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 James Mchenry Elementary School is 0.44, 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)
#1187 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James Mchenry Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James Mchenry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Mchenry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James Mchenry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of James Mchenry Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in James Mchenry Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
71%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James Mchenry Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James Mchenry Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in James Mchenry Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in James Mchenry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in James Mchenry Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of James Mchenry Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James Mchenry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James Mchenry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Mchenry Elementary School's ranking?
James Mchenry Elementary School is ranked #1187 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are James Mchenry Elementary School often compared to?
James Mchenry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Johnson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend James Mchenry Elementary School?
693 students attend James Mchenry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of James Mchenry Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Mchenry Elementary School?
James Mchenry Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Mchenry Elementary School offer ?
James Mchenry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Mchenry Elementary School part of?
James Mchenry Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 693 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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