Melwood Elementary School

Melwood Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
7100 Woodyard Rd,  Upper Marlboro, MD
Prince George's County Public Schools
3.0
3.7
501 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Andrew Dalton
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
32%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
430:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Black
60.7%
Hispanic
32.4%
Two or more races
2.2%
White
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 Senior
9/3/2017
It's terrible there and I honestly wish to put the food a zero I asked my parents not to keep me there and I've been there for 7 years
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 16 Reviews
2.0 parent
7/30/2025
My daughter has attended Melwood from kindergarten - 2nd grade and I must say that the experience as a parent sending my daughter to school for her first years, has been a nightmare. This is the worst school and I would not recommend to absolutely anybody. They are completely unorganized, there are...
principal
7/13/2017
I firmly believe that all children have the capacity to learn and grow academically, and all children have the right to a high quality education that is immersed in rigorous practices and reaches the levels of exponential excellence. This sentence is the foundation of my philosophy and is the cataly...
5.0 parent
5/9/2017
My family made the choice to enroll our children at Melwood. With all the "horror" stories you hear about PGCPS, please do not believe them! My children have not only enjoyed going to school every day, but they have excelled academically, socially and emotionally. I must admit I was nervous and did...
5.0 parent
4/24/2017
My child is a 3rd grader at Melwood. I love everything about the school. Leadership is so important. When Mrs. Fosset left, I wont lie I was concerned because she set the bar so high. However new principal Mr. Dalton is amazing. He's very approachable and the energy of the school has not changed. Ve...

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Melwood Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Upper Marlboro, MD and is served by the Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 501 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Melwood Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $572,086. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rock Creek Christian Academy, Chesapeake Math and IT Academy South Middle/High School, James Madison Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Upper Marlboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Melwood Elementary School.

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