Community Based Classrooms

5150 Annapolis Rd
Bladensburg, MD 20710
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 58 students in grades 11-12, Community Based Classrooms 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: Alternative school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 58 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Community Based Classrooms ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Community Based Classrooms's student population of 58 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Community Based Classrooms 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 Community Based Classrooms is 0.53, 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)
#946 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Community Based Classrooms 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.
11-19%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Community Based Classrooms 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
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
41%
21%
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Black
55%
33%
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White
2%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Community Based Classrooms and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Community Based Classrooms and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Community Based Classrooms 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 Community Based Classrooms 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 Community Based Classrooms's ranking?
Community Based Classrooms is ranked #946 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community Based Classrooms?
The graduation rate of Community Based Classrooms is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Community Based Classrooms?
58 students attend Community Based Classrooms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Community Based Classrooms students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Based Classrooms?
Community Based Classrooms has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Community Based Classrooms offer ?
Community Based Classrooms offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Based Classrooms part of?
Community Based Classrooms is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 58 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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