Turning Point Academy Public Charter
Lanham, MD 20706
Phone: (301) 552-0164
Fax: (301) 552-7307
District: Prince George's County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades K-8 • 557 students
Lanham's Turning Point Academy Public Charter is a charter school that serves grades K-8. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10.
Turning Point Academy Public Charter is a charter school in the Prince George's County Public Schools district located in Lanham, MD. As of 2014, the students are 91.4% Black, non-Hispanic; 5% Hispanic; 1.3% Asian/Pacific Islander; 0.9% Multiracial; 0.7% White, non-Hispanic; 0.4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; and 0.4% Native American or Native Alaskan. 61.9% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black, non-Hispanic | 91.4% | 64.6% | 34.9% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 25.8% | 13.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.9% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 0.7% | 4.5% | 40.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 61.9% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 14.2% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 6.8 mi | |
| 2 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 7.5 mi | |
| 3 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 7.9 mi | |
| 4 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 8.1 mi | |
| 5 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 8.5 mi | |
| 6 | Harvest Run | Condominium/Townhouse | Odenton | MD | 9.9 mi | |
| 7 | Piney Orchard at Pinedale Courts | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Odenton | MD | 10 mi | |
| 8 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 10 mi | |
| 9 | Crofton | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Crofton | MD | 10 mi | |
| 10 | Midway Common | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Meade | MD | 11.1 mi | |
| 11 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 11.8 mi | |
| 12 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 12.1 mi | |
| 13 | Shelter Cove Luxury Apartments | Apartment Complex | Odenton | MD | 12.2 mi | |
| 14 | The Provinces | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severn | MD | 12.9 mi | |
| 15 | Norwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olney | MD | 13.1 mi | |
| 16 | Lake Village Town Homes | Apartment Complex | Severn | MD | 13.3 mi | |
| 17 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 13.6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 6.8 mi | |
| 2 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 8.4 mi | |
| 3 | Laurel | Laurel | MD | 8.5 mi | |
| 4 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 9.4 mi | |
| 5 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 10.1 mi | |
| 6 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 10.9 mi | |
| 7 | Hammond Hills | Laurel | MD | 11.4 mi | |
| 8 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 13.6 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Marine Barracks Washington | 9.6 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 10 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 10.6 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 10.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 11.1 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 12.1 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 12.1 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 12.5 mi. |
| Pentagon | 12.5 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 13.1 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 13.3 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 16.8 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 19.8 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 20.6 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 21.5 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 22.2 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 23.9 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 31.6 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 31.9 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 43.5 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 43.8 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 44.9 mi. |
