Dennett Road Elementary School serves 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
314 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
1%
23%
Black
n/a
33%
White
95%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% MD state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
How many students attend Dennett Road Elementary School?
314 students attend Dennett Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Dennett Road Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dennett Road Elementary School?
Dennett Road Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dennett Road Elementary School offer ?
Dennett Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dennett Road Elementary School part of?
Dennett Road Elementary School is part of Garrett County Public Schools School District.
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