D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Francis Scott Key Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2301 Scott Key Dr, District Heights, MD 20747
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in Maryland
Growth
D
Students gain 0.70 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 14th 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

36
Repit Score
out of 100
419
Students
enrolled
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%6/1003.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%14/100Students gain 0.70 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.85 in 2009–19; 8th percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 65% 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 −22 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 proficiency15% (−29 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency9% (−28 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%8%reading -18 pts, math -16 pts6th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%15%reading -4 pts, math -10 pts28th percentile (list)
Low-income17%8%reading -9 pts, math -15 pts8th 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 2301 Scott Key Dr
City District Heights
ZIP Code 20747
District 2400510
NCES School ID 240051001050
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20747

Understanding the community around Francis Scott Key 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%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Francis Scott Key Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.4%
Female 45.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 75.4%
Hispanic/Latino 19.8%
White 3.1%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Races 0.7%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 419
Teachers (FTE) 33.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Francis Scott Key Elementary?
Francis Scott Key Elementary has a Repit School Score of 36 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 Francis Scott Key Elementary?
Francis Scott Key Elementary has 419 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does Francis Scott Key Elementary serve?
Francis Scott Key Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Francis Scott Key Elementary receive per student?
Francis Scott Key Elementary receives $21,751 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Francis Scott Key Elementary in 20747 ▼
Avg Home Value
$344,076
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,658
1-Year Change
+0.4%
% Renters
50.1%

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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