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#948 of 1,363 schools in MD
Drew-freeman Middle
Middle School · Prince George's County Public Schools · District Heights, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
2600 Brooks Dr, District Heights, MD 20747
- Math 2% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Drew-freeman Middle score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Drew-freeman Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,461/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (District Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,931
Median home value
$325,400
Median rent
$1,635/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20747; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Stoddert MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| James Madison MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 839 | Compare → |
| Kipp Dc - Key Academy PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Walker Mill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 1,049 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Prince George's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 199
- Rank in district
- #96 of 194
- District spending per student
- $19,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Drew-freeman Middle is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Drew-freeman Middle
Drew-freeman Middle is a public middle school in District Heights, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,075 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #948 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Drew-freeman Middle
What grades does Drew-freeman Middle serve?
Drew-freeman Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Drew-freeman Middle?
Drew-freeman Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,075 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drew-freeman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Drew-freeman Middle is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Drew-freeman Middle rank in MD?
Drew-freeman Middle ranks #948 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Drew-freeman Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Drew-freeman Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Drew-freeman Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Drew-freeman Middle has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Drew-freeman Middle a charter school?
No, Drew-freeman Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Drew-freeman Middle a Title I school?
No, Drew-freeman Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Drew-freeman Middle?
92.8% of students at Drew-freeman Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.5%
- Phone
- (301) 817-0900
- Area population (ZIP 20747)
- 37,924
- Area average commute
- 39.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20747; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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