F. B. Gwynn Educational Center

5998 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
5/
10
Bottom 50%
F. B. Gwynn Educational Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

F. B. Gwynn Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students (23-24)
4 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

F. B. Gwynn Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (MD)
#715 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
<50%
27%
≤20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
25%
23%
Black
75%
33%
White
n/a
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
n/a
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is F. B. Gwynn Educational Center's ranking?
F. B. Gwynn Educational Center is ranked #715 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are F. B. Gwynn Educational Center often compared to?
F. B. Gwynn Educational Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Calvert County Alternative School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend F. B. Gwynn Educational Center?
4 students attend F. B. Gwynn Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of F. B. Gwynn Educational Center students are Black, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does F. B. Gwynn Educational Center offer ?
F. B. Gwynn Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is F. B. Gwynn Educational Center part of?
F. B. Gwynn Educational Center is part of Charles County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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