Carroll Springs School

495 South Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
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Top 30%
Serving 20 students in grades 3-12, Carroll Springs 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 1:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carroll Springs School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Carroll Springs School's student population of 20 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Carroll Springs 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 Carroll Springs School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#359 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carroll Springs School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carroll Springs School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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7%
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Hispanic
10%
22%
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Black
5%
33%
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White
85%
33%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Carroll Springs School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carroll Springs School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carroll Springs School's ranking?
Carroll Springs School is ranked #359 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Carroll Springs School often compared to?
Carroll Springs Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Lane Special Center by visitors of our site.
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 Carroll Springs School?
20 students attend Carroll Springs School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Carroll Springs School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carroll Springs School?
Carroll Springs School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carroll Springs School offer ?
Carroll Springs School offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carroll Springs School part of?
Carroll Springs School is part of Carroll County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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