Serving 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Central Special 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 ≤10% (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 6:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and 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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Special School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Central Special School's student population of 142 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central Special 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 Central Special School 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
#1190 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
20%
33%
White
48%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Special School's ranking?
Central Special School is ranked #1190 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Central Special School often compared to?
Central Special Schoolis 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?
≤10% 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 Central Special School?
The graduation rate of Central Special School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Central Special School?
142 students attend Central Special School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Central Special School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Special School?
Central Special School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Special School offer ?
Central Special School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Special School part of?
Central Special School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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