Serving 98 students in grades Kindergarten-12, James E. Duckworth Regional Center 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 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James E. Duckworth Regional Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
James E. Duckworth Regional Center's student population of 98 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James E. Duckworth Regional Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James E. Duckworth Regional Center is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1054 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
58%
21%
Black
33%
33%
White
6%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 James E. Duckworth Regional Center's ranking?
James E. Duckworth Regional Center is ranked #1054 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are James E. Duckworth Regional Center often compared to?
James E. Duckworth Regional Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Margaret Brent Regional Center, Cedar Lane Special 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 20% MD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of James E. Duckworth Regional Center?
The graduation rate of James E. Duckworth Regional Center is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend James E. Duckworth Regional Center?
98 students attend James E. Duckworth Regional Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of James E. Duckworth Regional Center students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James E. Duckworth Regional Center?
James E. Duckworth Regional Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does James E. Duckworth Regional Center offer ?
James E. Duckworth Regional Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James E. Duckworth Regional Center part of?
James E. Duckworth Regional Center is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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