Washington County Job Development Center serves 34 students in grades 12.
Washington County Job Development Center placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington County Job Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Washington County Job Development Center's student population of 34 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Washington County Job Development Center is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Washington County Job Development Center is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#151 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
32%
34%
White
53%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington County Job Development Center's ranking?
Washington County Job Development Center is ranked #151 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 20% MD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Washington County Job Development Center?
34 students attend Washington County Job Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Washington County Job Development Center students are White, 32% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington County Job Development Center?
Washington County Job Development Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington County Job Development Center offer ?
Washington County Job Development Center offers enrollment in grades 12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington County Job Development Center part of?
Washington County Job Development Center is part of Washington County Public Schools School District.
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