Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Doswell E. Brooks Elementary 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School's student population of 225 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#1175 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
24%
22%
Black
68%
33%
White
4%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School's ranking?
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School is ranked #1175 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School often compared to?
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Capitol Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School?
225 students attend Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School?
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School offer ?
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School part of?
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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