Melwood Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5

7100 Woodyard Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD

Melwood Neighborhood

Prince George's County Public Schools

3.0

3.7

531 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Andrew Dalton

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
10%

Reading Proficiency
30%

C+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

30%

Math Proficiency

10%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 39	Full Time Teachers 39
Teachers in First or Second Year 19.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

430:1

Student Diversity

Female 50.3%	Male 49.7%
Black 61.6%	Hispanic 31.3%
White 3%	Two or more races 1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.3%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Alum

5/16/2019

This is the best elementary school that you could go to it has amazing teacher and students you would make great friends that will last you forever and m ost of all them nap times really be hitting it. but melwood elementary schools is awsome

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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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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Rock Creek Christian Academy

Pre-K to 12th
Private

Chesapeake Math and IT Academy South Middle/High School

K to 11th
Charter

Rosaryville State Park

Mellwood Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football

Tanglewood Community Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills

Melwood Community Pond

Mellwood Hills Community Park

JBA San Antonio Soccer Field

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Maryland Prince George's County Upper Marlboro 20772 Melwood

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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 531 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% 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 $561,494. 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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