Below Average
#1037 of 1,363 schools in MD
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary
Elementary School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Glenarden, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3000 Church St, Glenarden, MD 20706
- Math 7% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary score 15% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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
92.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,091/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glenarden), 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
$100,061
Median home value
$408,600
Median rent
$1,797/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20706; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Glenarden Woods ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 2–5 | 0.4 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Kenmoor Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK | 0.5 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Templeton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 781 | 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.
Prince George's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 199
- Rank in district
- #121 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
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary is a public elementary school in Glenarden, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 631 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,037 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary
What grades does Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary serve?
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary?
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary rank in MD?
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary ranks #1,037 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary a charter school?
No, Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary a Title I school?
No, Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. Elementary?
92.6% of students at Judge Sylvania W. Woods Sr. 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 631
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (301) 925-2840
- Area population (ZIP 20706)
- 43,225
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 20706; 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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