Excellent
#29 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 2% in state
Heather Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Bowie, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12605 Heming Ln, Bowie, MD 20716
- Math 76% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 91% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heather Hills Elementary score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 35 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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
32.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heather Hills Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,473/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bowie), 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
$122,683
Median home value
$405,900
Median rent
$2,140/mo
College educated
48.6%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20716; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Belair Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Northview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| Tulip Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 457 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #2 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
Heather Hills Elementary is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heather Hills Elementary
Heather Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Bowie, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 364 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heather Hills Elementary
What grades does Heather Hills Elementary serve?
Heather Hills Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Heather Hills Elementary?
Heather Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heather Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Heather Hills Elementary is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heather Hills Elementary rank in MD?
Heather Hills Elementary ranks #29 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Heather Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Heather Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Heather Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heather Hills Elementary has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Heather Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Heather Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heather Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Heather Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heather Hills Elementary?
32.7% of students at Heather Hills Elementary 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (301) 805-2730
- Area population (ZIP 20716)
- 22,739
- Area average commute
- 37 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 20716; 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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