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Samuel Chase Elementary School vs. Apple Grove Elementary School

Should you attend Samuel Chase Elementary School or Apple Grove Elementary School? 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
Samuel Chase Elementary School
5700 Fisher Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Apple Grove Elementary School
7400 Bellefield Ave
Fort Washington, MD 20744
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Samuel Chase Elementary School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Apple Grove Elementary School 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 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
295 students
323 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Samuel Chase Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Apple Grove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Samuel Chase Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Apple Grove Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Samuel Chase Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Apple Grove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Samuel Chase Elementary School 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 Apple Grove Elementary School 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

#1050 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#1135 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Samuel Chase Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Apple Grove Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
7%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Samuel Chase Elementary School 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 Apple Grove Elementary School 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.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Samuel Chase Elementary School 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 Apple Grove Elementary School 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.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Samuel Chase Elementary School 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 Apple Grove Elementary School 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 Samuel Chase Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Apple Grove Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
23
Kindergarten Students
43
45
Grade 1 Students
49
34
Grade 2 Students
46
49
Grade 3 Students
37
58
Grade 4 Students
48
57
Grade 5 Students
42
57

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Samuel Chase Elementary School, 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 Apple Grove Elementary School, 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
39%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Samuel Chase Elementary School, 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 Apple Grove Elementary School, 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
56%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Samuel Chase Elementary School, 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 Apple Grove Elementary School, 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
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Samuel Chase Elementary School, 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 Apple Grove Elementary School, 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
2%
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Samuel Chase Elementary School, 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 Apple Grove Elementary School, 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.
0.54
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Samuel Chase Elementary School, 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 Apple Grove Elementary School, 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
87%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Samuel Chase Elementary School, 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 Apple Grove Elementary School, 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
1%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Samuel Chase Elementary School, 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 Apple Grove Elementary School, 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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