Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson 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 was 2% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)2%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)5%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
89%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average).
How many students attend Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson?
361 students attend Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson?
Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson offer ?
Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson part of?
Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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