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Judith P. Hoyer Montessori vs. Dora Kennedy French Immersion

Should you attend Judith P. Hoyer Montessori or Dora Kennedy French Immersion? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori
929 Hill Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20785
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Dora Kennedy French Immersion
8950 Edmonston Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20770
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Dora Kennedy French Immersion ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Judith P. Hoyer Montessori ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 680 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dora Kennedy French Immersion ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
364 students
680 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Judith P. Hoyer Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dora Kennedy French Immersion over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Judith P. Hoyer Montessori.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dora Kennedy French Immersion.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Judith P. Hoyer Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dora Kennedy French Immersion over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Judith P. Hoyer Montessori with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dora Kennedy French Immersion with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#756 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#264 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Judith P. Hoyer Montessori, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dora Kennedy French Immersion, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
34%
(Top 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Judith P. Hoyer Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dora Kennedy French Immersion who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Judith P. Hoyer Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dora Kennedy French Immersion who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Judith P. Hoyer Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dora Kennedy French Immersion who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Judith P. Hoyer Montessori by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dora Kennedy French Immersion by grade.
Pre-K Students
86
-
Kindergarten Students
38
97
Grade 1 Students
34
100
Grade 2 Students
42
92
Grade 3 Students
29
72
Grade 4 Students
34
63
Grade 5 Students
27
72
Grade 6 Students
25
66
Grade 7 Students
28
56
Grade 8 Students
21
62

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Judith P. Hoyer Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dora Kennedy French Immersion, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Judith P. Hoyer Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dora Kennedy French Immersion, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
82%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Judith P. Hoyer Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dora Kennedy French Immersion, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
8%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Judith P. Hoyer Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dora Kennedy French Immersion, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Judith P. Hoyer Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dora Kennedy French Immersion, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.32
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Judith P. Hoyer Montessori, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dora Kennedy French Immersion, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Judith P. Hoyer Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dora Kennedy French Immersion, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Judith P. Hoyer Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dora Kennedy French Immersion, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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