Serving 79 students in grades 4-12, 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). 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 66% 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: 4-12
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (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 79 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
79 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol 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 John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol is 0.70, 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
#1096 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
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
3%
7%
Hispanic
20%
24%
Black
39%
32%
White
34%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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 John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol's ranking?
John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol is ranked #1096 out of 1,338 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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 60-79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol?
79 students attend John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol students are Black, 34% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 4-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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