Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Catherine T. Reed Elementary School 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 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Catherine T. Reed Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Catherine T. Reed Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Catherine T. Reed Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catherine T. Reed Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#979 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)13%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
21%
23%
Black
71%
33%
White
3%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catherine T. Reed Elementary School's ranking?
Catherine T. Reed Elementary School is ranked #979 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Catherine T. Reed Elementary School often compared to?
Catherine T. Reed Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dora Kennedy French Immersion by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Catherine T. Reed Elementary School?
435 students attend Catherine T. Reed Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Catherine T. Reed Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catherine T. Reed Elementary School?
Catherine T. Reed Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Catherine T. Reed Elementary School offer ?
Catherine T. Reed Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Catherine T. Reed Elementary School part of?
Catherine T. Reed Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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