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#1355 of 1,363 schools in MD
James E. Duckworth
School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Beltsville, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11201 Evans Trl, Beltsville, MD 20705
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at James E. Duckworth score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James E. Duckworth sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,691
Median home value
$423,000
Median rent
$1,777/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-huda SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| Chesapeake Math and It Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 1,686 | Compare → |
| Echelon AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 4.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Chesapeake Math and It South Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | Not available | 1,500 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prince George's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 199
- Rank in district
- #194 of 194
- District spending per student
- $19,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
James E. Duckworth is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James E. Duckworth
James E. Duckworth is a public school in Beltsville, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 88 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,355 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James E. Duckworth
What grades does James E. Duckworth serve?
James E. Duckworth serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend James E. Duckworth?
James E. Duckworth has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James E. Duckworth?
The student-teacher ratio at James E. Duckworth is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James E. Duckworth rank in MD?
James E. Duckworth ranks #1,355 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is James E. Duckworth's MySchoolScout rating?
James E. Duckworth has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James E. Duckworth?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James E. Duckworth has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James E. Duckworth a charter school?
No, James E. Duckworth is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James E. Duckworth a Title I school?
No, James E. Duckworth is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James E. Duckworth?
85.2% of students at James E. Duckworth qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 88
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.7%
- Phone
- (301) 572-0620
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 20705)
- 28,119
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20705; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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