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Cedar Lane Special Center

11630 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
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Bottom 50%
Serving 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cedar Lane Special Center 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Cedar Lane Special Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cedar Lane Special Center's student population of 124 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Cedar Lane Special Center 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 Lane Special Center is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1102 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cedar Lane Special Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cedar Lane Special Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cedar Lane Special Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cedar Lane Special Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cedar Lane Special Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
48%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cedar Lane Special Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
18%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cedar Lane Special Center and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cedar Lane Special Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cedar Lane Special Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Cedar Lane Special Center and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cedar Lane Special Center and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cedar Lane Special Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cedar Lane Special Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Lane Special Center's ranking?
Cedar Lane Special Center is ranked #1102 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cedar Lane Special Center often compared to?
Cedar Lane Special Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Carroll Springs School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Lane Special Center?
The graduation rate of Cedar Lane Special Center is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cedar Lane Special Center?
124 students attend Cedar Lane Special Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cedar Lane Special Center students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Lane Special Center?
Cedar Lane Special Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Lane Special Center offer ?
Cedar Lane Special Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Lane Special Center part of?
Cedar Lane Special Center is part of Howard County School District.
In what neighborhood is Cedar Lane Special Center located?
Cedar Lane Special Center is located in the Maple Lawn neighborhood of Fulton, MD. There are 3 other public schools located in Maple Lawn.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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