Serving 99 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carl Sandburg Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carl Sandburg Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carl Sandburg Center's student population of 99 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carl Sandburg Center 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 Carl Sandburg Center is 0.69, 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
#1054 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
29%
21%
Black
46%
33%
White
12%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Sandburg Center's ranking?
Carl Sandburg Center is ranked #1054 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Carl Sandburg Center often compared to?
Carl Sandburg Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Longview School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Center?
99 students attend Carl Sandburg Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Carl Sandburg Center students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl Sandburg Center?
Carl Sandburg Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carl Sandburg Center offer ?
Carl Sandburg Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carl Sandburg Center part of?
Carl Sandburg Center is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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