Serving 4 students in grades Prekindergarten, F. B. Gwynn Educational Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
F. B. Gwynn Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
4 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Rankings
F. B. Gwynn Educational 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 F. B. Gwynn Educational Center is 0.38, 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
#715 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
25%
23%
Black
75%
33%
White
n/a
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is F. B. Gwynn Educational Center's ranking?
F. B. Gwynn Educational Center is ranked #715 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are F. B. Gwynn Educational Center often compared to?
F. B. Gwynn Educational Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Calvert County Alternative School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend F. B. Gwynn Educational Center?
4 students attend F. B. Gwynn Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of F. B. Gwynn Educational Center students are Black, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does F. B. Gwynn Educational Center offer ?
F. B. Gwynn Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is F. B. Gwynn Educational Center part of?
F. B. Gwynn Educational Center is part of Charles County School District.
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