Serving 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cedar Lane Special Center 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Lane Special Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cedar Lane Special Center's student population of 124 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Lane Special Center 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 Cedar Lane Special Center is 0.69, 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
#1102 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
7%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
48%
33%
White
18%
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
28%
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 Cedar Lane Special Center's ranking?
Cedar Lane Special Center is ranked #1102 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cedar Lane Special Center often compared to?
Cedar Lane Special Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Carroll Springs School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Lane Special Center?
The graduation rate of Cedar Lane Special Center is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cedar Lane Special Center?
124 students attend Cedar Lane Special Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cedar Lane Special Center students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Lane Special Center?
Cedar Lane Special Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Lane Special Center offer ?
Cedar Lane Special Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Lane Special Center part of?
Cedar Lane Special Center is part of Howard County School District.
In what neighborhood is Cedar Lane Special Center located?
Cedar Lane Special Center is located in the Maple Lawn neighborhood of Fulton, MD. There are 3 other public schools located in Maple Lawn.
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