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John Hanson Middle School vs. Theodore G. Davis Middle School

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School Overview

School
John Hanson Middle School
3165 John Hanson Dr
Waldorf, MD 20601
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Theodore G. Davis Middle School
2495 Davis Road
Waldorf, MD 20603
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 761 students in grades 6-8, John Hanson 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 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 1,068 students in grades 6-8, Theodore G. Davis Middle School ranks in the top 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 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
761 students
1,068 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Hanson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Theodore G. Davis Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Hanson Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Theodore G. Davis Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Hanson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Theodore G. Davis Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Hanson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charles County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Theodore G. Davis Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charles County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1123 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#627 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Hanson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Theodore G. Davis Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
7%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
21%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Hanson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charles County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Theodore G. Davis Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charles County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Hanson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charles County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Theodore G. Davis Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charles County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Hanson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charles County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Theodore G. Davis Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charles County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John Hanson Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Theodore G. Davis Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
236
350
Grade 7 Students
251
357
Grade 8 Students
274
361

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Hanson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charles County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Theodore G. Davis Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charles County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Hanson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charles County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Theodore G. Davis Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charles County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
62%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Hanson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charles County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Theodore G. Davis Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charles County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Hanson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charles County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Theodore G. Davis Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charles County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Hanson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charles County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Theodore G. Davis Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charles County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.58
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Hanson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charles County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Theodore G. Davis Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charles County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Hanson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charles County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Theodore G. Davis Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charles County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Hanson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charles County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Theodore G. Davis Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charles County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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