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Eckhart Alternative School (Closed 2014)

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% MD state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Eckhart Alternative School?

The graduation rate of Eckhart Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.

Q: How many students attend Eckhart Alternative School?

67 students attend Eckhart Alternative School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Eckhart Alternative School students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio of Eckhart Alternative School?

Eckhart Alternative School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

Q: What grades does Eckhart Alternative School offer ?

Eckhart Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12

Q: What school district is Eckhart Alternative School part of?

Eckhart Alternative School is part of Allegany County Public Schools.

17000 National Hwy Sw
Frostburg, MD 21532

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Eckhart Alternative School serves 67 students in grades 6-12.

The percentage of students achieving was 30-39% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving was 30-39% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 85%).

The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Eckhart Alternative School
6	7
7	7
8	7
9	8
10	22
11	14
12	2

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Total Students

67 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2001-2023)
Year	Eckhart Alternative School
2023	67
2022	67
2021	67
2020	67
2019	67
2018	67
2017	67
2016	67
2015	67
2013	67
2012	79
2004	85
2003	89
2002	71
2001	39

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Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Eckhart Alternative School
2023	10
2022	10
2021	10
2020	10
2019	10
2018	10
2017	10
2016	10
2015	10
2013	10
2012	9
2011	9
2010	11
2009	12
2008	11
2005	9
2004	5
2003	8
2002	8

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School Rankings

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State Level (MD)

(12-13)

30-39%

79%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2013)
Year	Eckhart Alternative School	Maryland	Allegany County Public Schools
2013	34%	79%	81%
2012	24%	82%	84%
2011	15%	80%	82%
2010	20%	80%	79%

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(12-13)

30-39%

85%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2013)
Year	Eckhart Alternative School	Maryland	Allegany County Public Schools
2013	34%	85%	84%
2012	27%	85%	83%
2011	30%	85%	83%
2010	49%	84%	83%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Eckhart Alternative School	Maryland	Allegany County Public Schools
2023	7:1	14:1	14:1
2022	7:1	14:1	14:1
2021	7:1	14:1	14:1
2020	7:1	15:1	15:1
2019	7:1	15:1	15:1
2018	7:1	15:1	15:1
2017	7:1	15:1	15:1
2016	7:1	15:1	15:1
2015	7:1	15:1	15:1
2013	7:1	15:1	14:1
2012	9:1	15:1	14:1
2004	17:1	16:1	15:1
2003	11:1	16:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

23%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2012)
Year	Eckhart Alternative School	Maryland	Allegany County Public Schools
2012	2%	12%	2%
2003	1%	6%

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Black

33%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2023)
Year	Eckhart Alternative School	Maryland	Allegany County Public Schools
2023	7%	33%	4%
2022	7%	33%	4%
2021	7%	34%	3%
2020	7%	34%	3%
2019	7%	34%	3%
2018	7%	34%	3%
2017	7%	34%	3%
2016	7%	34%	3%
2015	7%	34%	5%
2013	8%	35%	4%
2012	14%	35%	4%
2004	9%	38%	4%
2003	9%	37%	4%
2002	7%	37%	3%
2001	10%	37%	3%

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White

88%

32%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2023)
Year	Eckhart Alternative School	Maryland	Allegany County Public Schools
2023	88%	33%	86%
2022	88%	34%	87%
2021	88%	34%	87%
2020	88%	36%	88%
2019	88%	36%	88%
2018	89%	38%	90%
2017	89%	38%	90%
2016	89%	39%	90%
2015	89%	40%	81%
2013	88%	42%	90%
2012	78%	42%	90%
2004	89%	51%	94%
2003	89%	52%	95%
2002	93%	53%	95%
2001	87%	53%	95%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Eckhart Alternative School	Maryland	Allegany County Public Schools
2023	5%	5%	7%
2022	5%	5%	6%
2021	5%	5%	7%
2020	5%	5%	6%
2019	5%	5%	6%
2018	4%	4%	5%
2017	4%	4%	5%
2016	4%	4%	5%
2015	4%	4%	6%
2013	4%	4%	4%
2012	6%	4%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.22

0.74

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2001-2023)
Year	Eckhart Alternative School	Maryland	Allegany County Public Schools
2023	0.22	0.73	0.25
2022	0.22	0.73	0.24
2021	0.22	0.73	0.23
2020	0.22	0.72	0.22
2019	0.22	0.72	0.22
2018	0.20	0.72	0.20
2017	0.20	0.72	0.20
2016	0.20	0.71	0.18
2015	0.20	0.70	0.25
2013	0.22	0.69	0.19
2012	0.37	0.69	0.18
2004	0.20	0.60	0.11
2003	0.20	0.59	0.10
2002	0.13	0.58	0.09
2001	0.23	0.58	0.09

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(14-15)

<50%

87%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2011-2015)
Year	Eckhart Alternative School	Maryland	Allegany County Public Schools
2015	50%	87%	92%
2014	50%	87%	92%
2013	50%	85%	90%
2012	69%	84%	90%
2011	50%	84%	88%

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Eligible for

88%

44%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Eckhart Alternative School	Maryland	Allegany County Public Schools
2023	88%	46%	57%
2022	88%	38%	42%
2021	88%	40%	43%
2020	88%	41%	49%
2019	88%	41%	49%
2016	88%	40%	46%
2015	88%	39%	47%
2013	88%	36%	46%
2012	67%	36%	44%
2004	91%	24%	35%
2003	84%	24%	33%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Eckhart Alternative School	Maryland	Allegany County Public Schools
2023	7%	4%	2%
2022	7%	4%	3%
2021	7%	5%	3%
2020	7%	6%	6%
2019	7%	6%	6%
2016	7%	5%	8%
2015	7%	6%	7%
2013	7%	6%	8%
2012	8%	6%	9%
2004	6%	7%	12%
2003	12%	7%	12%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Allegany County Public Schools

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?

30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% MD state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).

What is the graduation rate of Eckhart Alternative School?

The graduation rate of Eckhart Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.

How many students attend Eckhart Alternative School?

67 students attend Eckhart Alternative School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Eckhart Alternative School students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Eckhart Alternative School?

Eckhart Alternative School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does Eckhart Alternative School offer ?

Eckhart Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12

What school district is Eckhart Alternative School part of?

Eckhart Alternative School is part of Allegany County Public Schools.

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