Robert D. Stethem Educational Center
Tel:
(301) 932-1003
- Robert D. Stethem Educational Center serves 79 students in grades 8-12.
- 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.
- Robert D. Stethem Educational Center placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Robert D. Stethem Educational Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Robert D. Stethem Educational Center's student population of 79 students has grown by 364% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 79 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Robert D. Stethem Educational Center is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Robert D. Stethem Educational Center is 0.62, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #447 out of 1359 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 41% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 3:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 17% |
| Black | 45% | 34% |
| White | 42% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.72 |
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| Graduation Rate (13-14) | <50% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charles County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 523 students
0.0 miles
7725 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-4270 0.0 PK-5 523 - Pomfret Maurice J. Mcdonough High School Grades: 9-12 | 907 students
1.1 miles
7165 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
(301) 934-2944 1.1 9-12 907 - Indian Head J. C. Parks Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 728 students
3.8 miles
3505 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-7444 3.8 PK-5 728 - Indian Head Matthew Henson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 754 students
3.8 miles
3535 Livingston Rd
Indian Head, MD 20640
(301) 375-8550 3.8 6-8 754 - La Plata Milton M. Somers Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 986 students
4.6 miles
300 Willow Lane
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-4663 4.6 6-8 986
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