Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Judith P. Hoyer Montessori 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Judith P. Hoyer Montessori is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#677 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
84%
33%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judith P. Hoyer Montessori's ranking?
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori is ranked #677 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Judith P. Hoyer Montessori often compared to?
Judith P. Hoyer Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Goddard Montessori, Dora Kennedy French Immersion by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Judith P. Hoyer Montessori?
364 students attend Judith P. Hoyer Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Judith P. Hoyer Montessori students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Judith P. Hoyer Montessori?
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Judith P. Hoyer Montessori offer ?
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Judith P. Hoyer Montessori part of?
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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