Serving 51 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cedar Chapel 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). 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 4:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- 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
Cedar Chapel Special School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cedar Chapel Special School's student population of 51 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
Wildcat Colors
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cedar Chapel Special School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Chapel Special School is 0.62, 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
#990 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
Hispanic
6%
24%
Black
29%
32%
White
53%
31%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Chapel Special School's ranking?
Cedar Chapel Special School is ranked #990 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cedar Chapel Special School often compared to?
Cedar Chapel Special Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Special School, Carroll Springs 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 27% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Chapel Special School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Chapel Special School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cedar Chapel Special School?
51 students attend Cedar Chapel Special School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cedar Chapel Special School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Chapel Special School?
Cedar Chapel Special School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Chapel Special School offer ?
Cedar Chapel Special School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cedar Chapel Special School part of?
Cedar Chapel Special School is part of Worcester County School District.
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