Serving 52 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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Bcdc Educational Center's student population of 52 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bcdc Educational Center is 0.44, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
15%
23%
Black
73%
33%
White
6%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 10%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bcdc Educational Center?
52 students attend Bcdc Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Bcdc Educational Center students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Bcdc Educational Center offer ?
Bcdc Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bcdc Educational Center part of?
Bcdc Educational Center is part of Baltimore County School District.
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