Serving 65 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Longview School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤20% (which is lower than 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longview School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Longview School's student population of 65 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Longview School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longview School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#686 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
37%
21%
Black
21%
33%
White
28%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Longview School's ranking?
Longview School is ranked #686 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Longview School often compared to?
Longview Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl Sandburg Center, John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Longview School?
The graduation rate of Longview School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Longview School?
65 students attend Longview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Longview School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longview School?
Longview School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Longview School offer ?
Longview School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Longview School part of?
Longview School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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