Serving 65 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carl Sandburg Center 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 27%). 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 3:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carl Sandburg Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carl Sandburg Center's student population of 65 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Engaging and Cultivating Lifelong Learners
School Rankings
Carl Sandburg Center 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 Carl Sandburg Center is 0.64, 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
#1206 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
28%
24%
Black
52%
32%
White
12%
31%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Sandburg Center's ranking?
Carl Sandburg Center is ranked #1206 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Carl Sandburg Center often compared to?
Carl Sandburg Centeris 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Center?
65 students attend Carl Sandburg Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Carl Sandburg Center students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carl Sandburg Center?
Carl Sandburg Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carl Sandburg Center offer ?
Carl Sandburg Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carl Sandburg Center part of?
Carl Sandburg Center is part of Montgomery County School District.
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