Serving 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Stephen Knolls School ranks in the top 30% 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 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stephen Knolls School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Stephen Knolls School's student population of 54 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Stephen Knolls School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen Knolls School is 0.66, 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
#359 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
48%
23%
Black
22%
33%
White
26%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Knolls School's ranking?
Stephen Knolls School is ranked #359 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Stephen Knolls School?
54 students attend Stephen Knolls School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Stephen Knolls School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen Knolls School?
Stephen Knolls School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stephen Knolls School offer ?
Stephen Knolls School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stephen Knolls School part of?
Stephen Knolls School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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