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Rockville's Alternative Programs is a public school serving 207 students in grades 7-12. It is alternative.

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59% of students at this school are Black.

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Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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About the tests

In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Algebra

The state average for Algebra was 84% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Biology

The state average for Biology was 82% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

English 2

The state average for English 2 was 83% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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About the tests

In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland High School Assessments (HSA) to test students in English 2, Algebra, and Biology upon completion of each course. The HSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. Beginning with the class of 2009, students are required to pass the tests in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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Grade 7
 
1
Grade 8
 
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HSA - All Grades
 
2
All students
 
1

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity	This school	State average
Black	59%	38%
Hispanic	25%	10%
White	11%	46%
Asian/Pacific Islander	4%	6%
American Indian/Alaska Native	N/A	0%

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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14501 Avery Rd
Rockville, MD 20853
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