Serving 1,616 students in grades 9-12, Col. Zadok Magruder High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Col. Zadok Magruder High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Col. Zadok Magruder High School's student population of 1,616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Col. Zadok Magruder High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Col. Zadok Magruder High School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
42%
21%
Black
19%
33%
White
22%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Col. Zadok Magruder High School's ranking?
Col. Zadok Magruder High School is ranked #125 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Col. Zadok Magruder High School?
The graduation rate of Col. Zadok Magruder High School is 89%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Col. Zadok Magruder High School?
1,616 students attend Col. Zadok Magruder High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Col. Zadok Magruder High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Col. Zadok Magruder High School?
Col. Zadok Magruder High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Col. Zadok Magruder High School offer ?
Col. Zadok Magruder High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Col. Zadok Magruder High School part of?
Col. Zadok Magruder High School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 9/12/2012
The teachers are very nice and there is great diversity
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