Below Average
#1161 of 1,363 schools in MD
Mt Rainier Elementary
Elementary School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Mt. Rainier, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4011 32nd St, Mt. Rainier, MD 20712
- Math 12% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt Rainier Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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
70.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mt Rainier Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,452
Median home value
$531,100
Median rent
$1,442/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
23.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20712; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas S. Stone ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Burroughs ESEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Living Word Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 26 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Prince George's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 199
- Rank in district
- #152 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
Mt Rainier Elementary is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt Rainier Elementary
Mt Rainier Elementary is a public elementary school in Mt. Rainier, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 285 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,161 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt Rainier Elementary
What grades does Mt Rainier Elementary serve?
Mt Rainier Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mt Rainier Elementary?
Mt Rainier Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Rainier Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Rainier Elementary is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt Rainier Elementary rank in MD?
Mt Rainier Elementary ranks #1,161 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Mt Rainier Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt Rainier Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Mt Rainier Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt Rainier Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mt Rainier Elementary a charter school?
No, Mt Rainier Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt Rainier Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mt Rainier Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt Rainier Elementary?
70.9% of students at Mt Rainier 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (301) 985-1810
- Area population (ZIP 20712)
- 9,179
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 20712; 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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