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Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 810 students

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Posted October 31, 2008

m.j.e.s is one of the best elementry schools! i highly recomend it.I myself was a student at mother jones elementary therefore i know what they have to offer and they are dedicated to the students. -Yoselin Aguilar
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 8, 2008

my son has been going to mother jones for pre-k through first grade and its the most wonderful school .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2007

This school is the most professional and the most beautiful school I have ever seen. Not only are the Principal and Assistant Principal absolutely gorgeous, but they run a tight ship. I am so glad that I love in the area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2007

My child has attended this school for four years. The staff is wonderful and on point. The school is clean and safe for kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2007

This is a wonderful school
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
73%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
29%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
72%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 83% 10%
Black 15% 38%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 6%
White 1% 46%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 78%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2405 Tecumseh St
Adelphi, MD 20783
Phone: (301) 408-7900

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