Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson
Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson serves 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)2%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)5%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
17%
Black
89%
34%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
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