Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School vs. Friendly High School
Should I attend Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School or Friendly High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Friendly High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 572 students in grades 6-8, Isaac J. Gourdine Middle 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 2% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 831 students in grades 9-12, Friendly High School ranks in the top 50% 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher 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 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
572 students
831 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#464 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
n/a
80-84%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
142
-
Grade 7 Students
219
-
Grade 8 Students
211
-
Grade 9 Students
-
285
Grade 10 Students
-
237
Grade 11 Students
-
167
Grade 12 Students
-
142
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
35%
26%
% Black
60%
66%
% White
2%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
