Serving 66 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Longview School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower 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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longview School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Longview School's student population of 66 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Longview School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longview School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
36%
22%
Black
23%
33%
White
27%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longview School's ranking?
Longview School is ranked #961 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Longview School often compared to?
Longview Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl Sandburg Center, John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Longview School?
The graduation rate of Longview School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Longview School?
66 students attend Longview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Longview School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longview School?
Longview School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Longview School offer ?
Longview School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Longview School part of?
Longview School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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