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Preschool | Grades 7-12 | Montgomery County Public Schools

Alternative Programs is located in Rockville, MD and is one of 205 schools in Montgomery County Public Schools School District. It is a alt. school that serves 207 students in grades 7-12.

Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems. See Alternative Programs's test results to learn more about school performance. more

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14501 Avery Rd, Rockville, MD 20853

(301) 279-4920

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Enrollment (2011)

Total: 207

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Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Alternative Programs had 0% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Maryland had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

52%

Hispanic

37%

White

Asian/Pacific Islander

Two or More Races

Montgomery County Public Schools District Spending

$15,181Per Pupil

The Montgomery County Public Schools spends $15,181 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Montgomery County Public Schools District

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About the MSA

What is it?

The Maryland State Assessments (MSA) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.

How is it Scored?

Students receive a score of basic, proficient, or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the HSA

What is it?

The Maryland High School Assessment program (HSA) includes annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

High School students are assessed upon completion of courses in English 2, Algebra, Biology, and Government.

How is it Scored?

Students receive a scaled score for each test. Passing scores for the HSA are 412 for Algebra, 400 for Biology, 394 for Government and 396 for English 2. The percentage of students to score at or above the proficient level are shown here. Starting with the class of 2009, students must pass all tests to graduate.

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74%

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61%

Maryland School Assessment (MSA) Results (2007)

Reading

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21%

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80%

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70%

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23%

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74%

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14%

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68%

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57%

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73%

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60%

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87%

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71%

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84%

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17%

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79%

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72%

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60%

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82%

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75%

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46%

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80%

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13%

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74%

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65%

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Algebra

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91%

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90%

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85%

High School Assessment (HSA) Results (2009)

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75%

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65%

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Reading

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29%

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88%

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80%

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45%

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87%

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82%

High School Assessment (HSA) Results (2011)

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How is it Scored?

About the HSA

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

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Algebra

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English 2

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