What grades does Mace's Lane Middle School serve?

Mace's Lane Middle School is a Middle school serving students in Cambridge, MD. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Mace's Lane Middle School located?

Mace's Lane Middle School is located at Cambridge, MD in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mace's Lane Middle School?

Mace's Lane Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What schools are in Cambridge, MD?

Cambridge, MD is served by the local school district. Mace's Lane Middle School is one of the Middle schools in the area.

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Mace's Lane Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Cambridge, Maryland|Dorchester County Public Schools

Cambridge, MD 21613

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New Teachers BeginStaff Day

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All Teachers BeginStaff Day

Aug

Mon

First Day of SchoolEvent

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Aug

Mon

First Day of School - Grades 1-5, 6 and 9.Event

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Aug

Tue

First Day of School - Grades 7, 8, 10, 11, 12Event

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Mon

Labor DayHoliday

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

465

Student:Teacher

10.8:1

Locale

Rural

District

Dorchester County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(410)228-2111

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

16%

21th percentile in MD

Math Proficiency

2th percentile in MD

Chronic Absenteeism

48.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

5 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.1:1

Better than average in MD

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

551

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

70% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

Nurses

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,340

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,393

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$22,792

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 18%State 60%Local 23%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

25.7%

Below 150% poverty line

5.6%

Unemployment rate

5.2%

Uninsured residents

12.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

472

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

414

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

89%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Autism

128 (31%)

Specific Learning Disability

82 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

61 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

54 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

34 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

18 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

490

Current enrollment

Declining(-15% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 10, 2026

New Teachers Begin

Staff Day

Fri, Aug 14, 2026

All Teachers Begin

Staff Day

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - Schools and Offices Closed	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Parent Teacher Conferences No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	No School for Students - Parent Teacher Conference	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	MSEA Day No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	MSEA Day - Schools and Offices Closed	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	End of Term 1	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Half Day for Students - Report Card Prep for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day - No School for Students or Teachers	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Dorchester County Public Schools	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 1, 2026	Interim	Event	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Dorchester County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break - Schools Closed	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Break - Schools Closed	Break	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday - Schools and Offices Closed	Event	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	End of Term 2 (Semester 1)	Event	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	Semester Break No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Break	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	Semester Break/Report Card Prep and PD for Teachers - No School for Students	Break	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Semester Break No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Semester Break/Report Card Prep and PD for Teachers - No School for Students	Break	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day - Schools and Offices Closed	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 23, 2027	PD for Teachers - Two Hour Late Arrival for Students	Staff Day	—
Wed, Feb 24, 2027	Interim	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conferences - Half Day for Students	Staff Day	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Spring Break - Schools Closed	Break	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Dorchester County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break - Schools Closed	Break	—
Tue, Apr 6, 2027	End of Term 3	Event	—
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	PD for Teachers - 2 Hour Late Arrival for Students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	Interim	Event	—
Thu, May 13, 2027	Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Cambridge-South Dorchester High School Graduation	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	North Dorchester High School Graduation	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - Schools/Offices Closed	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Event	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	End of Term 4 (Semester 2)	Event	—
Mon, Jun 7, 2027	Potential Make-Up Days	Event	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	Juneteenth Observed - Offices Closed	Event	—