Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ducketts Lane 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 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ducketts Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ducketts Lane Elementary School's student population of 573 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
573 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Motto
We Are Ducketts Together we are Determined Learners Engaged Safe
School Rankings
Ducketts Lane Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ducketts Lane Elementary School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#883 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
33%
24%
Black
34%
32%
White
11%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ducketts Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Ducketts Lane Elementary School is ranked #883 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Ducketts Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Ducketts Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkridge Elementary School, Deep Run Elementary School, Rockburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Ducketts Lane Elementary School?
573 students attend Ducketts Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Ducketts Lane Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ducketts Lane Elementary School?
Ducketts Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ducketts Lane Elementary School offer ?
Ducketts Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ducketts Lane Elementary School part of?
Ducketts Lane Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.
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