Robert D. Stethem Educational Center
Tel:
(301)932-1003
- Robert D. Stethem Educational Center serves 47 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Robert D. Stethem Educational Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Robert D. Stethem Educational Center's student population of 47 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 47 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Robert D. Stethem Educational Center's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Robert D. Stethem Educational Center is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank | #491 out of 1,367 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 2:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 16% |
| Black | 43% | 34% |
| White | 37% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.72 |
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| Graduation Rate | <50% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charles County Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Robert D. Stethem Educational Center is Maurice J. Mcdonough High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Matthew Henson Middle School (3.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dr. James Craik Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pomfret Dr. James Craik Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 503 students
0.0 miles
7725 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301)934-4270 0.0 PK-5 503 - Pomfret Maurice J. Mcdonough High School Grades: 9-12 | 914 students
1.1 miles
7165 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301)934-2944 1.1 9-12 914 - Indian Head J. C. Parks Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 739 students
3.8 miles
3505 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301)375-7444 3.8 PK-5 739 - Indian Head Matthew Henson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 716 students
3.8 miles
3535 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301)375-8550 3.8 6-8 716 - La Plata Milton M. Somers Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 999 students
4.6 miles
300 Willow Lane
La Plata, MD 20646
(301)934-4663 4.6 6-8 999
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