Marcia D Smith School
Special education school · Grades 8–12
Gaithersburg, MD
9075 Comprint Ct, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any special education school in Gaithersburg
- Serving families in Gaithersburg since at least 2011
In Gaithersburg, Maryland, Marcia D Smith School is a special education school for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. About 13 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 18% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 211 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 8–12
- Students
- 13
- Teachers
- 2.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 4 girls, 9 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 211 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 202 special education schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Marcia D Smith School whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Marcia D Smith School
What grades does Marcia D Smith School serve?
Marcia D Smith School serves grades 8–12.
How many students attend Marcia D Smith School?
About 13 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Marcia D Smith School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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