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Gaywood Elementary School vs. Duval High School

Should you attend Gaywood Elementary School or Duval High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Gaywood Elementary School
6701 97th Ave
Lanham, MD 20706
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Duval High School
9880 Good Luck Rd
Lanham, MD 20706
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Duval High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gaywood 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 is 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,484 students in grades 9-12, Duval High 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 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
9-12
Total Students
506 students
2,484 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gaywood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Duval High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gaywood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Duval High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
133 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gaywood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Duval High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gaywood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prince George's 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 Duval High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prince George's 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

#1022 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#691 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gaywood Elementary 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 Duval High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
18%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gaywood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prince George's 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 Duval High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gaywood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prince George's 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 Duval High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gaywood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Prince George's 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 Duval High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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73%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Duval High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Prince George's County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gaywood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Duval High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
40
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Kindergarten Students
64
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Grade 1 Students
81
-
Grade 2 Students
81
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Grade 3 Students
73
-
Grade 4 Students
90
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Grade 5 Students
77
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Grade 9 Students
-
860
Grade 10 Students
-
627
Grade 11 Students
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516
Grade 12 Students
-
481

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gaywood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prince George's 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 Duval High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prince George's 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
68%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gaywood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prince George's 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 Duval High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prince George's 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
25%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gaywood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prince George's 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 Duval High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prince George's 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
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gaywood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prince George's 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 Duval High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prince George's 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
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gaywood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prince George's 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 Duval High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prince George's County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.48
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gaywood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prince George's 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 Duval High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prince George's 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
78%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gaywood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prince George's 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 Duval High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prince George's 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
11%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gaywood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prince George's 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 Duval High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prince George's 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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