Serving 84 students in grades 5-12, John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol 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 20-29% (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 72% 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: 5-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol's student population of 84 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol 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 John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol 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
#902 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
37%
33%
White
28%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol's ranking?
John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol is ranked #902 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol often compared to?
John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adolis often viewed alongside schools like Longview School 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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol?
The graduation rate of John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol is 40-59%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol?
84 students attend John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol students are Black, 28% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol?
John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol offer ?
John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol part of?
John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol is part of Montgomery County School District.
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