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#842 of 1,363 schools in MD
Excel Academy Public Charter
Elementary School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Fort Washington, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6700 Bock Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
- Math 7% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Excel Academy Public Charter score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
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 21% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Excel Academy Public Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$124,838
Median home value
$418,100
Median rent
$1,751/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20744; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| John Hanson MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Valley View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Apple Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 323 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prince George's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 199
- Rank in district
- #72 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
Excel Academy Public Charter is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Excel Academy Public Charter
Excel Academy Public Charter is a public elementary school in Fort Washington, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 437 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #842 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Excel Academy Public Charter
What grades does Excel Academy Public Charter serve?
Excel Academy Public Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Excel Academy Public Charter?
Excel Academy Public Charter has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excel Academy Public Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Excel Academy Public Charter is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Excel Academy Public Charter rank in MD?
Excel Academy Public Charter ranks #842 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Excel Academy Public Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Excel Academy Public Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Excel Academy Public Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Excel Academy Public Charter has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Excel Academy Public Charter a charter school?
Yes, Excel Academy Public Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Excel Academy Public Charter a Title I school?
No, Excel Academy Public Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Excel Academy Public Charter?
60.0% of students at Excel Academy Public Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (301) 925-2320
- Area population (ZIP 20744)
- 56,236
- Area average commute
- 38 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 · 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.
- 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 20744; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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