Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thomas Claggett Elementary 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Black
93%
33%
White
n/a
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MD state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Thomas Claggett Elementary School?
234 students attend Thomas Claggett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Thomas Claggett Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Claggett Elementary School?
Thomas Claggett Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Claggett Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Claggett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Thomas Claggett Elementary School part of?
Thomas Claggett Elementary School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools.
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