Mcps Transitions School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 46%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Math Proficiency: ≥80%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥80%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥80%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)12%
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)23%
18%
Black
(19-20)37%
34%
White
(19-20)25%
36%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
18%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mcps Transitions School often compared to?
Mcps Transitions Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Terrace School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MD state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MD state average).
How many students attend Mcps Transitions School?
57 students attend Mcps Transitions School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Mcps Transitions School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Mcps Transitions School part of?
Mcps Transitions School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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