Serving 88 students in grades Kindergarten-12, James E. Duckworth 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James E. Duckworth ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
James E. Duckworth's student population of 88 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James E. Duckworth 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 James E. Duckworth is 0.61, 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
#1190 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
53%
23%
Black
33%
33%
White
8%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James E. Duckworth's ranking?
James E. Duckworth is ranked #1190 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are James E. Duckworth often compared to?
James E. Duckworthis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Lane Special Center, Margaret Brent Regional Center by visitors of our site.
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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of James E. Duckworth?
The graduation rate of James E. Duckworth is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend James E. Duckworth?
88 students attend James E. Duckworth.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of James E. Duckworth students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James E. Duckworth?
James E. Duckworth has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does James E. Duckworth offer ?
James E. Duckworth offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James E. Duckworth part of?
James E. Duckworth is part of Prince George's County School District.
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