How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carl Sandburg Center | Gaithersburg High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rockville, MD | Gaithersburg, MD |
| School Type | special-ed | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 65 | 2,441 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 5.2:1 | 14.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.6% | 58.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carl Sandburg Center | Gaithersburg High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,473 | $20,473 |
| District | Montgomery County Public Schools | Montgomery County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carl Sandburg Center | Gaithersburg High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.3% | 8.4% |
| African American | 52.3% | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.7% | 62.6% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 2.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carl Sandburg Center | Gaithersburg High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 20 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 221.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 63.1% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.