Serving 913 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Port Towns 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 913 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Towns Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Port Towns Elementary School's student population of 913 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
913 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Port Towns 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 Port Towns 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1330 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
70%
23%
Black
28%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Towns Elementary School's ranking?
Port Towns Elementary School is ranked #1330 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Port Towns Elementary School?
913 students attend Port Towns Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Port Towns Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Towns Elementary School?
Port Towns Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Port Towns Elementary School offer ?
Port Towns Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Towns Elementary School part of?
Port Towns Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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