Central Special School

140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Central Special 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 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Special School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Central Special School's student population of 119 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Special 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 Central Special School is 0.66, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#686 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Special School 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 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Special School 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
18%
21%
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Black
23%
33%
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White
51%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Central Special School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(19-20)
<50%
86%
This chart display graduation rate of Central Special School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Special School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Special School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Special School's ranking?
Central Special School is ranked #686 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Central Special School often compared to?
Central Special Schoolis 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?
≤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 Central Special School?
The graduation rate of Central Special School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Central Special School?
119 students attend Central Special School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Central Special School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Special School?
Central Special School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Special School offer ?
Central Special School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Special School part of?
Central Special School is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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