Serving 9 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Pride School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MD)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pride School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pride School's student population of 9 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pride 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
11%
23%
Black
11%
33%
White
56%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average).
How many students attend Pride School?
9 students attend Pride School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Pride School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pride School?
Pride School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pride School offer ?
Pride School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pride School part of?
Pride School is part of Carroll County School District.
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