Serving 361 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 15:1 is higher than 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 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori's student population of 361 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
361 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Judith P. Hoyer Montessori is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#756 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
8%
24%
Black
81%
32%
White
8%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Prince George's County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judith P. Hoyer Montessori's ranking?
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori is ranked #756 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Judith P. Hoyer Montessori often compared to?
Judith P. Hoyer Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Dora Kennedy French Immersion, Robert Goddard Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Judith P. Hoyer Montessori?
361 students attend Judith P. Hoyer Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Judith P. Hoyer Montessori students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Judith P. Hoyer Montessori?
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Judith P. Hoyer Montessori offer ?
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Judith P. Hoyer Montessori part of?
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori is part of Prince George's County School District.
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