D
Needs Improvement
38/100

District Heights Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2200 County Rd, District Heights, MD 20747
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 8th percentile in Maryland
Growth
D
Students gain 0.48 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maryland schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
351
Students
enrolled
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%8/1003.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.48 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.03 in 2009–19; 1st percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 72% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maryland schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maryland. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−27 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−20 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maryland state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black12%12%reading -18 pts, math -11 pts12th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%50%reading +2 pts, math +25 pts79th percentile (list)
Low-income12%12%reading -14 pts, math -10 pts7th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2200 County Rd
City District Heights
ZIP Code 20747
District 2400510
NCES School ID 240051001019
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20747

Understanding the community around District Heights Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,259
Per Capita Income $37,387
Poverty Rate 8.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%
High School or Higher 89.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $313,100
Median Rent $1,569
Owner-Occupied 49.9%
Renter-Occupied 50.1%
View full data for ZIP 20747 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for District Heights Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 72.9%
Hispanic/Latino 23.9%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Races 0.6%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 351
Teachers (FTE) 24.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for District Heights Elementary?
District Heights Elementary has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend District Heights Elementary?
District Heights Elementary has 351 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does District Heights Elementary serve?
District Heights Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does District Heights Elementary receive per student?
District Heights Elementary receives $21,751 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around District Heights Elementary in 20747 ▼
Avg Home Value
$344,076
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,658
1-Year Change
+0.4%
% Renters
50.1%

Other Schools in 20747

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026