Needs Improvement
#1313 of 1,363 schools in MD
Cedar Lane Special Center
School · Howard County Public Schools · Fulton, MD
A Howard County Public Schools school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11630 Scaggsville Rd, Fulton, MD 20759
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cedar Lane Special Center score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 35 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 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cedar Lane Special Center 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$888,200
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
84.3%
Homeownership
95.5%
Poverty rate
0.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20759; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atholton Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–10 | 3.5 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Echelon AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 3.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Spencerville Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Chesapeake Math and It Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,686 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Howard County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #76 of 76
- District spending per student
- $19,256NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Lane Special Center is listed in Howard County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Lane Special Center
Cedar Lane Special Center is a public school in Fulton, MD, part of Howard County Public Schools, serving approximately 132 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,313 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Lane Special Center
What grades does Cedar Lane Special Center serve?
Cedar Lane Special Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Cedar Lane Special Center?
Cedar Lane Special Center has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Lane Special Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Lane Special Center is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Lane Special Center rank in MD?
Cedar Lane Special Center ranks #1,313 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Cedar Lane Special Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Lane Special Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Lane Special Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Lane Special Center has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cedar Lane Special Center a charter school?
No, Cedar Lane Special Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Lane Special Center a Title I school?
No, Cedar Lane Special Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Lane Special Center?
43.2% of students at Cedar Lane Special Center 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.5%
- Phone
- (410) 888-8800
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 20759)
- 6,758
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
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 20759; 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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