Serving 43 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cedar Chapel Special 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Cedar Chapel Special School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Chapel Special School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Chapel Special School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Chapel Special School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cedar Chapel Special School?
43 students attend Cedar Chapel Special School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Cedar Chapel Special School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Chapel Special School?
Cedar Chapel Special School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Chapel Special School offer ?
Cedar Chapel Special School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Chapel Special School part of?
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