Dorchester County School District
- 700 GLASGOW ST
- CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613
- (410) 228-4747
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 75.6% | 80.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.9% | 3.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $12,632 | $13,453 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.1 | 14.3 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,560 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 376 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,560 | 12.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 214 |
| Kindergarten Students | 367 |
| 1st Grade Students | 364 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 310 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 357 |
| 4th Grade Students | 335 |
| 5th Grade Students | 303 |
| 6th Grade Students | 300 |
| 7th Grade Students | 371 |
| 8th Grade Students | 327 |
| 9th Grade Students | 417 |
| 10th Grade Students | 352 |
| 11th Grade Students | 324 |
| 12th Grade Students | 287 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 53 |
| Hispanic | 207 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,834 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,515 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,386 |
| Female | 2,242 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 376 | 12.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 7 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 20 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 189 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 161 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 61 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 18 |
| Elementary | 9 |
| Secondary | 10 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 9 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 226 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 20 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 22 |
| School Administrators | 26 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 25 |
| Student Support Services | 19 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 115 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $68,487,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $22,604,000 | 33.0% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $19,541,000 | 28.5% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $119,000 | 0.2% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $66,000 | 0.10% |
| School Lunch | $692,000 | 1.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,159,000 | 1.7% |
| Interest Earnings | $181,000 | 0.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $846,000 | 1.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $39,475,000 | 57.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $18,527,000 | 27.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,292,000 | 1.9% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $6,749,000 | 9.9% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $355,000 | 0.5% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $3,000 | 0.00% |
| School Lunch Programs | $109,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $6,507,000 | 9.5% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,009,000 | 2.9% |
| Other Programs | $966,000 | 1.4% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $2,958,000 | 4.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $6,408,000 | 9.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,356,000 | 3.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,061,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $285,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $35,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $16,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $80,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $3,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,207,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Other | $1,365,000 | 2.0% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $58,788,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $34,589,000 | 58.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $20,777,000 | 35.3% |
| Student Support | $2,568,000 | 3.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,945,000 | 5.8% |
| General Administration Support | $446,000 | 0.7% |
| School Administration Support | $4,155,000 | 6.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,990,000 | 7.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,189,000 | 4.7% |
| Other Support Services | $1,484,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,422,000 | 5.8% |
| Food Services | $2,263,000 | 3.3% |
| Enterprise Operations | $1,159,000 | 1.7% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 75.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 357 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 5 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 72 | 4.9% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Dorchester County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 13
- Students: 4,560
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 376
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| CAMBRIDGE-SOUTH DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2475 Cambridge Bypass
Cambridge, MD Public | 9-12 | 871 | 14.5 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHOPTANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1103 Mace's Ln
Cambridge, MD Public | PK-5 | 286 | 11.4 |  Review This School |
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| DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY | ||||
2465 Cambridge Bypass
Cambridge, MD Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| HURLOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
301 Charles St
Hurlock, MD Public | PK-5 | 488 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| MACES LANE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1101 Mace's Ln
Cambridge, MD Public | 6-8 | 526 | 12.8 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MAPLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5225 Egypt Rd
Cambridge, MD Public | PK-5 | 383 | 11.3 | Review This School |
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| NORTH DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5875 Cloverdale Rd
Hurlock, MD Public | 9-12 | 509 | 13.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTH DORCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5745 Cloverdale Rd
Hurlock, MD Public | 6-8 | 416 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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| SANDY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1503 Glasgow Rd
Cambridge, MD Public | PK-5 | 495 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH DORCHESTER SCHOOL | ||||
3485 Church Creek Rd
Church Creek, MD Public | PK-8 | 177 | 11.1 | Review This School |
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| THE JUDY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1405 Glasgow St
Cambridge, MD Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| VIENNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4905 Ocean Gateway
Vienna, MD Public | PK-5 | 172 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| WARWICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
155 Main St
Secretary, MD Public | PK-5 | 305 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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