The top reported proficiency rate is 93% in English language arts. The lowest is 89% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Glenarden Woods Elementary
Glenarden Woods Elementary serves grades two through five in the Lanham area of Prince George’s County. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. The school’s enrollment is moderate for an elementary building that covers only four grade levels. The student body is diverse, with the largest share of students identifying as Black, followed by smaller shares of Hispanic, White, Asian, and multiracial students. About half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a rate that is common across many schools in the county.
The academic picture at Glenarden Woods is strong. On the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program, the school posted high proficiency rates in both math and English language arts across all tested grades. In third grade, math proficiency was very high, and English language arts proficiency was similarly strong. Fourth-grade results were even higher in both subjects. Fifth-grade math remained at a high level, and fifth-grade English language arts reached near-universal proficiency. On the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment, fifth graders also performed at a high level. These results place the school well above typical performance for elementary schools in the state. Because the data covers only a single school year, it is not possible to say whether these results represent a trend or a single-year snapshot, but the level of achievement is clear.
The school serves grades two through five, so there is no graduation rate to report. The school does not serve high school grades, and no state testing data exists for grades that are not tested. The available academic data covers the 2024-25 school year only, so there is no multi-year trend to examine.
Glenarden Woods is part of Prince George's County Public Schools, a large district that has recently adopted a new literacy curriculum aligned with the science of reading and conducted a boundary review to address overcrowding. The district also approved a budget increase that directed more funding toward teacher salaries and student support. These district-level changes may affect the school's staffing and resources in coming years.
The school is located in Lanham, an unincorporated community in Prince George's County with a suburban character. Lanham has a mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors, and it hosts several corporate headquarters and a hospital. The area lacks a traditional downtown, and residents rely on cars for most errands. Housing values in the zip code are near the national median, and rents are moderate relative to incomes. The community is close to the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and has access to Metro and Amtrak via the New Carrollton station.
The school's student body is majority Black, with a substantial share of Hispanic, White, and Asian students. About half of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source materials. The school does not report a magnet or Title I designation in the available data.
Glenarden Woods is a regular public elementary school with no charter or magnet status. It serves a narrow grade band of second through fifth grade, which means students enter after first grade and leave for middle school after fifth. The school's academic performance is a clear strength, with proficiency rates that are high across all tested subjects and grades. A parent looking at this school will see a building where the large majority of students meet state standards in math, reading, and science. The school sits in a suburban community with a mix of housing types and a moderate cost of living relative to the broader Washington region. The district has recently made changes to its literacy curriculum and is reviewing school boundaries, both of which could affect families in the coming years.
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