Eckhart Alternative School serves 67 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
23%
Black
7%
33%
White
88%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% MD state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eckhart Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Eckhart Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Eckhart Alternative School?
67 students attend Eckhart Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Eckhart Alternative School students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eckhart Alternative School?
Eckhart Alternative School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eckhart Alternative School offer ?
Eckhart Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Eckhart Alternative School part of?
Eckhart Alternative School is part of Allegany County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ School District.
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