Serving 43 students in grades 9-12, Bcdc Educational Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bcdc Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bcdc Educational Center's student population of 43 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bcdc Educational Center is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
74%
33%
White
12%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bcdc Educational Center often compared to?
Bcdc Educational Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bcdc Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Bcdc Educational Center is 20%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bcdc Educational Center?
43 students attend Bcdc Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bcdc Educational Center students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are White.
What grades does Bcdc Educational Center offer ?
Bcdc Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bcdc Educational Center part of?
Bcdc Educational Center is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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