Serving 46 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cedar Chapel Special School 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 ≤20% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Chapel Special School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cedar Chapel Special School's student population of 46 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Chapel Special School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 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 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#534 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
30%
33%
White
57%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Chapel Special School's ranking?
Cedar Chapel Special School is ranked #534 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cedar Chapel Special School often compared to?
Cedar Chapel Special Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Special School, Carroll Springs School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
46 students attend Cedar Chapel Special School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cedar Chapel Special School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Chapel Special School?
Cedar Chapel Special School has a student ration of 5:1, 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 Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Chapel Special School part of?
Cedar Chapel Special School is part of Worcester County Public Schools School District.
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