Maurice J. Mcdonough High School

7165 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,017 students in grades 9-12, Maurice J. Mcdonough High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,017 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in MD)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maurice J. Mcdonough High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Maurice J. Mcdonough High School's student population of 1,017 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,017 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Maurice J. Mcdonough High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maurice J. Mcdonough High School is 0.65, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#242 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
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25-29%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maurice J. Mcdonough High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maurice J. Mcdonough High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
21%
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Black
51%
33%
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White
28%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Maurice J. Mcdonough High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maurice J. Mcdonough High School's ranking?
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School is ranked #242 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Maurice J. Mcdonough High School often compared to?
Maurice J. Mcdonough High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Plata High School, North Point High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maurice J. Mcdonough High School?
The graduation rate of Maurice J. Mcdonough High School is 92%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Maurice J. Mcdonough High School?
1,017 students attend Maurice J. Mcdonough High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Maurice J. Mcdonough High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maurice J. Mcdonough High School?
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maurice J. Mcdonough High School offer ?
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maurice J. Mcdonough High School part of?
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School is part of Charles County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,017 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 92% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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