Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, M C Terrell Mcgogney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
98%
63%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% DC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% DC state average).
How many students attend M C Terrell Mcgogney Elementary School?
205 students attend M C Terrell Mcgogney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of M C Terrell Mcgogney Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M C Terrell Mcgogney Elementary School?
M C Terrell Mcgogney Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does M C Terrell Mcgogney Elementary School offer ?
M C Terrell Mcgogney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is M C Terrell Mcgogney Elementary School part of?
M C Terrell Mcgogney Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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