Springdale Preparatory School vs. Gerstell Academy
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School Overview
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Overview
Springdale Preparatory School in New Windsor, MD, serves 65 co鈥揺d students in grades 6 through 12 within a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 5:1 with 13 teaching staff supporting its secondary and middle school programs.
Approximately 64% of the student body represents racial diversity. Springdale Preparatory School is affiliated with other religious and school associations and operates under a nonsectarian orientation.
Tuition and acceptance data for the school are consistent with regional private school averages in Carroll County, Maryland.
Gerstell Academy, founded in 1996 by Dr. Frederick G. Smith, is an independent, non-profit, co-educational, non-sectarian, college preparatory school offering students an educational program of excellence in a community focused on Gerstell's mission, motto, Leadership, Honor, Courage, and Gerstell's Leadership Principles. The core curriculum supports the development of leadership abilities and provides the foundation for values, knowledge and social skills essential to a Gerstell education.
Gerstell Academy is a diverse educational community dedicated to providing a nurturing and mentoring environment where each student's potential to become a leader, to learn, to grow morally, to be physically fit, and to compete is maximized.
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
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1996
Students Body
Total Students
65 students
403 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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11
Kindergarten Students
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21
Grade 1 Students
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27
Grade 2 Students
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21
Grade 3 Students
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12
Grade 4 Students
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20
Grade 5 Students
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16
Grade 6 Students
4
39
Grade 7 Students
6
33
Grade 8 Students
13
32
Grade 9 Students
10
35
Grade 10 Students
14
48
Grade 11 Students
10
43
Grade 12 Students
8
45
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
57 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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65%
Average Class Size
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15
Number of AP Classes
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14
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
List of Courses Offered
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Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(Lower School:plaid jumpers/khaki pants, navy sweaters,middle school,plaid skorts/khaki pants/Upper School Navy blazer,button down shirts, khaki skirts)
(Lower School:plaid jumpers/khaki pants, navy sweaters,middle school,plaid skorts/khaki pants/Upper School Navy blazer,button down shirts, khaki skirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Mar. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$27,600
Tuition Notes
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Tuition depends upon school division. Above is the annual tuition for Upper School.
Acceptance Rate
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25%
Admissions Director
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Mary Louque
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Music Ensemble
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubDiversity Club
Lower School Running ClubSTEM Club
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Upper School Theatre Club