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%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% 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
Central Special School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
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
5%
7%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
23%
33%
White
51%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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