Serving 44 students in grades 9-12, Flexible Student Support ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flexible Student Support ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Flexible Student Support's student population of 44 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
44 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Flexible Student Support ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flexible Student Support is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#662 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Hispanic
16%
24%
Black
9%
32%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
68%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-89%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flexible Student Support's ranking?
Flexible Student Support is ranked #662 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Flexible Student Support?
The graduation rate of Flexible Student Support is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Flexible Student Support?
44 students attend Flexible Student Support.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Flexible Student Support students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Flexible Student Support offer ?
Flexible Student Support offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Flexible Student Support part of?
Flexible Student Support is part of Carroll County School District.
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