Parkdale High School vs. Duval High School
Should you attend Parkdale High 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.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Parkdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Duval High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 2,588 students in grades 9-12, Parkdale 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 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,522 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 18:1 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 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,588 students
2,522 students
Total Classroom Teachers
153 teachers
137 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#691 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Graduation Rate
62%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
761
695
Grade 10 Students
676
724
Grade 11 Students
624
605
Grade 12 Students
526
498
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
70%
44%
% Black
23%
49%
% White
3%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
95%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%