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RICA-Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents

Public | 5-12 | 95 students
 

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Posted December 21, 2011
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My son had a positive experience at RICA. We were dealing with behavior problems and he lived on campus. The staff is caring. The doctors were great. There support and guidance helped avert a family crisis.
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This school was the best thing that ever happened to me. I can't thank the staff enough for the help they provide. Sometime bad kids need to see the world in a different light. This school provide hope when there was none. After I left RICA, I became a Registered nurse RN. I don't think I would have made it without the leasons I learned there. So I would like to say thank you to the wonderful staff.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
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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.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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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.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% 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.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2012.

15 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.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Algebra

The state average for Algebra was 84% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Biology

The state average for Biology was 82% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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English 2

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

10 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.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 47% 43%
Black 35% 36%
Hispanic 13% 12%
Two or more races 3% 3%
Asian 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 38%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 4N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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