D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Samuel Chase Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5700 Fisher Rd, Temple Hills, MD 20748
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in Maryland
Growth
C
Students gain 0.82 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 30th 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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
295
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%12/1003.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%30/100Students gain 0.82 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.98 in 2009–19; 21st percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% 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 −29 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 proficiency22% (−22 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
Black22%17%reading -8 pts, math -6 pts27th percentile (list)
Hispanic10%10%reading -18 pts, math -15 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income17%17%reading -9 pts, math -5 pts21st 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 5700 Fisher Rd
City Temple Hills
ZIP Code 20748
District 2400510
NCES School ID 240051001150
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20748

Understanding the community around Samuel Chase Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $79,381
Per Capita Income $39,048
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%
High School or Higher 91.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $332,300
Median Rent $1,503
Owner-Occupied 55.5%
Renter-Occupied 44.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Samuel Chase Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 44.8%
Female 55.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 55.9%
Hispanic/Latino 39.7%
White 1.7%
Two or More Races 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 295
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Samuel Chase Elementary?
Samuel Chase Elementary has a Repit School Score of 41 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 Samuel Chase Elementary?
Samuel Chase Elementary has 295 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Samuel Chase Elementary serve?
Samuel Chase Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Samuel Chase Elementary receive per student?
Samuel Chase Elementary receives $21,751 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Samuel Chase Elementary in 20748 ▼
Avg Home Value
$367,276
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,640
1-Year Change
+0.7%
% Renters
44.5%

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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