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#600 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 44% in state
Legends Public Charter School
Elementary School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Lanham, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9700 Philadelphia Court, Lanham, MD 20706
- Math 10% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Legends Public Charter School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Legends Public Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
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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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Road Academy of Prince Georges CountyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 4–12 | 0.1 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| The Academy of Saint Matthias the ApostlePrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Seabrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| James Mchenry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 676 | 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
- #40 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
Legends Public Charter School is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Legends Public Charter School
Legends Public Charter School is a public elementary school in Lanham, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 893 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #600 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Legends Public Charter School
What grades does Legends Public Charter School serve?
Legends Public Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Legends Public Charter School?
Legends Public Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 893 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legends Public Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Legends Public Charter School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Legends Public Charter School rank in MD?
Legends Public Charter School ranks #600 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Legends Public Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Legends Public Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Legends Public Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Legends Public Charter School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Legends Public Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Legends Public Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Legends Public Charter School a Title I school?
No, Legends Public Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Legends Public Charter School?
58.9% of students at Legends Public Charter School 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
- 893
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (240) 455-5900
- Area population (ZIP 20706)
- 43,225
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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