The Maryland School For The Blind
School Notes Overview:
The Maryland School for the Blind is a private, nonprofit school dedicated to educating children and youth from infancy to age 21 who are blind, visually impaired, and multiply disabled. Each year, the school serves more than 800 students throughout the state. The Maryland School for the Blind educates children and youth with visual impairments, including those with multiple disabilities, for functional independence. Children need to laugh and play. They need to feel good about themselves. They need to feel part of the world around them, to enjoy a beautiful day, to know that they are part of something larger than themselves. Children need time to be children. This is a simple truth that is so obvious that it is often overlooked; however, it is an important part of the daily routine here at The Maryland School for the Blind. Since we first opened our doors in 1853, we have treated the whole child, not just the disability. We provide instructional, residential, orientation and mobility, recreational activities, health services, physical, speech and occupational therapies and braille instruction. We teach all of the basics, including math, reading and science, in addition to the specialized services tailored to meet the needs of our students. We also understand the role of caring and compassion as it relates to our students. We make them feel special and important. We encourage them to try new things, to make new friends, to expand their horizons....
School Overview:
The Maryland School For The Blind |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) |
Other associations(s) for exceptional children State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Baltimore City County, MD | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 179 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MD) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 49% | 31% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 10 students | ||
| Kind - 14 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 17 students | ||
| Unspecified Grade Placement - 88 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a | |
This School |
(MD) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * 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 |
School Notes:
- The Maryland School for the Blind is a private, nonprofit school dedicated to educating children and youth from infancy to age 21 who are blind, visually impaired, and multiply disabled. Each year, the school serves more than 800 students throughout the state. The Maryland School for the Blind educates children and youth with visual impairments, including those with multiple disabilities, for functional independence. Children need to laugh and play. They need to feel good about themselves. They need to feel part of the world around them, to enjoy a beautiful day, to know that they are part of something larger than themselves. Children need time to be children. This is a simple truth that is so obvious that it is often overlooked; however, it is an important part of the daily routine here at The Maryland School for the Blind. Since we first opened our doors in 1853, we have treated the whole child, not just the disability. We provide instructional, residential, orientation and mobility, recreational activities, health services, physical, speech and occupational therapies and braille instruction. We teach all of the basics, including math, reading and science, in addition to the specialized services tailored to meet the needs of our students. We also understand the role of caring and compassion as it relates to our students. We make them feel special and important. We encourage them to try new things, to make new friends, to expand their horizons.
- Profile last updated: 02/16/2009
In the News:
- Driver of SUV injured in crash with school bus in Balto. Co. (Baltimore Sun)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 04:56:52 pm
A school bus taking Harford County students to the Maryland School for the Blind in Parkville was struck by a sport utility vehicle Wednesday morning in northeastern Baltimore County, according to a spokeswoman for Harford public schools. - Driver of SUV injured in crash with Harford school bus in Balto. Co. (Baltimore Sun)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 02:36:10 pm
A school bus taking Harford County students to the Maryland School for the Blind in Parkville was struck by a sport utility vehicle Wednesday morning in northeastern Baltimore County, according to a spokeswoman for Harford public schools. No students were hurt, said Teri Kranefeld, the spokeswoman, but the driver of the SUV was taken to Franklin Square Hospital Center in White Marsh for ... - Teaching Kids What It Means to be Blind (ABC 2 Baltimore)
posted on October 27, 2009 at 02:48:08 pm
October is disability awareness month. Recently, kids at one Baltimore County elementary school got to see first hand what it's like to be blind. - No 2 days are alike for this caring multitasker (Baltimore Sun)
posted on October 25, 2009 at 07:30:34 am
At work: Margie Swift, director of Ateaze Senior Center At work: Margie Swift, director of Ateaze Senior Center - Garbage-related fines in city have many fighting citations (Baltimore Sun)
posted on March 30, 2009 at 10:25:05 am
Trash court defendants lament trouble in 'tough times' Robin Patterson sits among the trash cans in the alley behind his city home. He was cited for having trash scattered, but he insists otherwise and felt wrongly accused. For some property owners, fighting these citations — and the fines that range from $25 to $500 a pop — is as much about affordability as innocence.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (21236) | School Zip (21236) |
(MD) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 37,779 people | 5,296,486 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 35% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $53,534 | $56,460 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.1 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 28 years old | 40 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 71% / 29% | 65% / 35% |
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