The top reported proficiency rate is 43% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Potomac Landing Elementary
Potomac Landing Elementary is a closed school in Fort Washington, part of Prince George’s County Public Schools. It operated as a regular public school. Because it is no longer open, the data available for it is limited to the most recent state testing results from the 2022–23 school year and the community context of the neighborhood it served.
The school served grades three through six at the time of its last testing. That testing, on the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program, showed a pattern that varied considerably across subjects and grade levels. In English language arts, the results were mixed: about a third of third graders met proficiency, about the same share of fourth graders did, and a similar proportion of fifth graders. Sixth graders, however, performed at a notably higher level, with a strong share meeting or exceeding the bar. In math, the results were considerably lower across the board, with third graders testing at just under a third proficient and fifth and sixth graders testing at very low single-digit rates; fourth graders had a result reported in a range indicating that essentially no students reached proficiency. In science, tested in fifth grade, about a third of students were proficient.
These outcomes represent a significant academic challenge for the school in its final years. A parent considering a school in this part of Prince George’s County would want to compare these proficiency rates with those of nearby open elementary schools, as the distance between the stronger sixth-grade English result and the very weak math outcomes suggests uneven instructional or student preparation patterns that may persist in the area.
No enrollment, demographic, or free-or-reduced-price-lunch data is available for the school’s final year. No information about student support programs, discipline, or staffing was reported. Because the school is closed, there is no graduation rate and no current course offerings or program information to evaluate.
Fort Washington, where the school was located, is a suburban, car-dependent community along the Potomac River. It is a primarily residential area of single-family homes with a high homeownership rate and a median household income well above national averages. The housing stock is mature and expensive, with home values that have appreciated to a level consistent with an affluent Washington, D.C., suburb. The area has seen limited population growth and no major new development, suggesting a stable, built-out community. Residents commute heavily to D.C. and Northern Virginia for work.
Prince George’s County Public Schools, the district that operated Potomac Landing Elementary, has in recent years adopted a district-wide literacy initiative aligned with the science of reading and approved a budget increase focused on teacher salaries and student supports. A 2024 boundary review addressed overcrowding and facility use, with changes proposed for the following year, though those changes are not directly relevant to a school that has since closed.
Because the school is closed, the practical value of this profile is for a family or researcher understanding the recent track record of the specific building or the neighborhood it served. For a family looking at that part of Fort Washington today, the key question is which open elementary school now serves the attendance zone, and how that school’s academic results compare to what Potomac Landing produced. The data here shows that in its final years, the school struggled with math proficiency across upper elementary grades while English results were mixed but stronger in sixth grade. A parent looking at the area should look into those current feeder school outcomes directly.
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