Serving 1,686 students in grades 9-12, Col. Zadok Magruder High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Col. Zadok Magruder High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Col. Zadok Magruder High School is 0.73, 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.
What is Col. Zadok Magruder High School's ranking?
Col. Zadok Magruder High School is ranked #229 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Col. Zadok Magruder High School?
The graduation rate of Col. Zadok Magruder High School is 92%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Col. Zadok Magruder High School?
1,686 students attend Col. Zadok Magruder High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Col. Zadok Magruder High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Col. Zadok Magruder High School?
Col. Zadok Magruder High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Col. Zadok Magruder High School offer ?
Col. Zadok Magruder High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Col. Zadok Magruder High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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