Serving 39 students in grades 11-12, Croom High 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1131 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
87%
33%
White
n/a
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Croom High School's ranking?
Croom High School is ranked #1131 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Croom High School?
The graduation rate of Croom High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Croom High School?
39 students attend Croom High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Croom High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Croom High School?
Croom High School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Croom High School offer ?
Croom High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Croom High School part of?
Croom High School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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