Serving 684 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dora Kennedy French Immersion ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 684 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dora Kennedy French Immersion ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dora Kennedy French Immersion's student population of 684 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
684 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dora Kennedy French Immersion ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dora Kennedy French Immersion is 0.56, 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
#264 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, White and Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dora Kennedy French Immersion's ranking?
Dora Kennedy French Immersion is ranked #264 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dora Kennedy French Immersion often compared to?
Dora Kennedy French Immersionis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Goddard Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dora Kennedy French Immersion?
684 students attend Dora Kennedy French Immersion.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Dora Kennedy French Immersion students are Black, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dora Kennedy French Immersion?
Dora Kennedy French Immersion has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dora Kennedy French Immersion offer ?
Dora Kennedy French Immersion offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dora Kennedy French Immersion part of?
Dora Kennedy French Immersion is part of Prince George's County School District.
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