Below Average
#1219 of 1,363 schools in MD
Cedar Chapel Special School
School · Worcester County Public Schools · Snow Hill, MD
A Worcester County Public Schools school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
510 Coulbourne Ln, Snow Hill, MD 21863
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar Chapel Special School score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cedar Chapel Special School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,123/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Snow Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,250
Median home value
$245,500
Median rent
$1,058/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21863; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Worcester County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #13 of 13
- District spending per student
- $22,643NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Chapel Special School is listed in Worcester County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Chapel Special School
Cedar Chapel Special School is a public school in Snow Hill, MD, part of Worcester County Public Schools, serving approximately 50 students in grades 1st-12th with a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,219 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Chapel Special School
What grades does Cedar Chapel Special School serve?
Cedar Chapel Special School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Cedar Chapel Special School?
Cedar Chapel Special School has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Chapel Special School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Chapel Special School is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Chapel Special School rank in MD?
Cedar Chapel Special School ranks #1,219 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Cedar Chapel Special School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Chapel Special School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cedar Chapel Special School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Chapel Special School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cedar Chapel Special School a charter school?
No, Cedar Chapel Special School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Chapel Special School a Title I school?
No, Cedar Chapel Special School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Chapel Special School?
100.0% of students at Cedar Chapel Special School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 50
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (410) 632-5230
- Area population (ZIP 21863)
- 5,202
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21863; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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