Serving 35 students in grades 12, Washington County Job Development Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Washington County Job Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
20%
33%
White
60%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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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 20% MD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington County Job Development Center?
The graduation rate of Washington County Job Development Center is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Washington County Job Development Center?
35 students attend Washington County Job Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Washington County Job Development Center students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington County Job Development Center?
Washington County Job Development Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington County Job Development Center offer ?
Washington County Job Development Center offers enrollment in grades 12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington County Job Development Center part of?
Washington County Job Development Center is part of Washington County School District.
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