The Benedictine School

14299 Benedictine Lane, Ridgely, MD, 21660-0216 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

The Benedictine School: Educational, residential and day services for children and adults with developmental disabilities, ages 5 through 21. School programs include: functional academics; speech therapy; psychological, psychiatric, social work, counseling and case management; assistive technology; physical and occupational therapy; vocational and transitional services. Benedictine is licensed by MD State Dept. of Ed. and MD Dept. of Human Resources to serve a population with mental retardation, multiple disabilities and autism. A fully approved, non-sectarian service provider caring for individuals with special needs without regard to racial, ethnic, or religious background, located on Maryland's Eastern Shore....

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School Overview:

 
The Benedictine School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Council for Exceptional Children
National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1959
County Caroline County, MD
Student Body
Total Students 92 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(MD) School Avg.
% Students of Color 15% 31%
Students by Grade
Unspecified Grade Placement - 92 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 15 teachers
Average Class Size 7
This School
(MD) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 177 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes varies per yr. and per services
Head of School Nancy McCloy
Admissions Director Cindy Thornton

School Notes:

  • The Benedictine School: Educational, residential and day services for ages 5-21, with mental retardation, multiple disabilities and autism. School programs include: functional academics; speech therapy; psychological, psychiatric, social work, counseling and case management; assistive technology; physical and occupational therapy; vocational and transitional services; and intensive collaborative programs designed for students within the Autism Spectrum. Benedictine is licensed by the MD Dept. of Ed. and MD Dept. of Human Resources,located on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
  • Profile last updated: 07/10/2009

In the News:

  • The Benedictine School Celebrates 50 Years of Dedicated and Holistic Educational Service for Individuals with ... (PRWeb)
    posted on October 27, 2009 at 02:11:48 pm
    Co-Founder and Visionary Sister Jeannette Murray Declares Mission of Around-the-Clock Senior Care Center for Aging Adults with Special Needs (PRWeb Oct 27, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3114554.htm
  • Prepare for delays on bridge Sunday (The Capital)
    posted on September 11, 2009 at 11:52:53 pm
    If you're planning on traveling on the Bay Bridge Sunday morning, you might want to allow some extra time. Delays are expected during the eighth annual Chrome City Ride from 10 to 11 a.m.
  • Ride expected to cause traffic delays Sunday (Baltimore Sun)
    posted on September 11, 2009 at 11:05:20 am
    Anne Arundel County motorists should expect traffic delays Sunday morning during the eighth annual Chrome City Ride, which benefits the Benedictine School in Ridgely. Between 300 and 400 motorcycles and classic cars are expected to participate in the ride that leaves from the Outback Steakhouse at 2207 Forest Drive in Annapolis, heads north on Solomons Island Road and continues east on U.S. 50 ...
  • Chrome City Ride expected to cause traffic delays Sunday (Baltimore Sun)
    posted on September 10, 2009 at 03:18:33 pm
    Anne Arundel County motorists should expect traffic delays Sunday morning during the eighth annual Chrome City Ride, which benefits the Benedictine School in Ridgely.
  • 8th Annual Chrome City Ride for Benedictine (The Capital)
    posted on August 19, 2009 at 11:35:32 pm
    Motorcycles and classic/custom cars gather at various registration locations to ride in convoys to the Benedictine School on the Eastern Shore. $25 Ride fee includes: T-shirt, catered lunch, entertainment, prizes and more.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (21660)
School Zip (21660)
(MD) State Average
Population (Approximate) 3,497 people 5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 18% 32%
Population Average Age 35 years old 36 years old
Average Household size 2.7 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $40,424 $56,460
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.9 rooms 6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 29 years old 40 years old
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