Henry E. Lackey High School vs. Maurice J. Mcdonough High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,042 students in grades 9-12, Henry E. Lackey High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 1,087 students in grades 9-12, Maurice J. Mcdonough High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,042 students
1,087 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#580 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
93%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
284
339
Grade 10 Students
281
260
Grade 11 Students
267
251
Grade 12 Students
210
237
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
13%
% Black
56%
53%
% White
24%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%