The top reported proficiency rate is 49% in English language arts. The lowest is 10% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Overlook Elementary
Overlook Elementary, a regular public school in Temple Hills, serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of Prince George's County Public Schools, the district that has recently approved a substantial budget increase for teacher salaries and student support, launched a district-wide literacy initiative using evidence-based reading curriculum, and conducted a boundary review that may adjust attendance zones in the near future. Families should be aware that redistricting could affect which elementary school their child is assigned to starting as early as the coming school year.
The school is located in a primarily residential, unincorporated area of Prince George's County. Temple Hills is a suburban community built largely from the mid-twentieth century, with a mix of garden apartments, duplexes, and single-family homes. There is no traditional downtown or pedestrian commercial corridor; shopping is concentrated at nearby centers such as Iverson Mall and Marlow Heights Shopping Center, which carry Temple Hills postal addresses. The area is auto-oriented, with convenient access to the Capital Beltway and the Metrorail Green Line. The housing market has seen a very slight dip in values recently, and rents have risen modestly. The community is predominantly African American, with a growing Hispanic population.
Overlook Elementary itself is home to a student body that is majority Black, with a substantial Hispanic population and small numbers of white, Asian, multiracial, and American Indian students. About two in five students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a measure of economic need. The school is relatively small for its grade band, with enrollment spread across kindergarten through fifth grade, plus a pre-kindergarten program.
On state assessments, the picture is mixed. In English language arts, fourth graders showed a proficiency rate around the midpoint compared to the state, while third and fifth graders posted rates that were lower. In mathematics, proficiency was notably low across all tested grades, with only a small share of students meeting the state's bar. Science results for fifth graders were also low. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what academic supports are in place and how the school is addressing these outcomes. The district's literacy initiative could affect future reading results, but it is too soon to say how.
Because Overlook Elementary serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The school's data does not include details on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, or course access. A parent interested in these areas would need to reach out to the school or the district directly for more information. The same is true for any special education or English learner population data, which was not available in the provided information.
The Temple Hills community offers a few civic anchors: a community center with a range of recreational facilities, a county Multi-Service Center, and public swimming pools. Major nearby employers include Joint Base Andrews, the U.S. Census Bureau, and the federal government in Washington, D.C., making this a commuter-friendly location. The area has seen modest population growth and demographic change, but the housing stock is largely built out with older homes and apartments, meaning new development is not a major factor here.
For a family comparing elementary options in Prince George's County, Overlook presents a small, neighborhood-focused school in a mid-century suburban setting. The academic performance numbers suggest that a family should seek out current information on the school's instructional approaches and intervention programs, particularly in math and science, and ask about how the new district literacy initiative is being implemented at the school level. The upcoming boundary review could be a practical concern for families living near the edges of the current attendance zone.
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