What grades does South Dorchester School serve?

South Dorchester School is a Primary school serving students in Church Creek, MD. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is South Dorchester School located?

South Dorchester School is located at Church Creek, MD in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Dorchester School?

South Dorchester School has a student-teacher ratio of 16:1.

What schools are in Church Creek, MD?

Church Creek, MD is served by the local school district. South Dorchester School is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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South Dorchester School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Church Creek, Maryland|Dorchester County Public Schools

Church Creek, MD 21622

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Sep

Tue

Half Day for Students - PD for TeachersStaff DayDistrict-wide

Sep

Thu

Half Day for Students - Parent Teacher Conferences in PMStaff DayDistrict-wide

Sep

Fri

No School for Students or TeachersStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

Half Day for Students - PD for TeachersStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Half Day for Students - Report Card Prep for TeachersStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Tue

Election Day - No School for Students or TeachersStaff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–8

Enrollment

240

Student:Teacher

16:1

Locale

Rural

District

Dorchester County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(410)901-6934

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35-39%

Math Proficiency

20-24%

Chronic Absenteeism

9.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

7 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.4:1

Near average in MD

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

206

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

88% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Nurses

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

100%

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)

230

Current enrollment

Stable(-0% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Sep 15, 2026

Half Day for Students - PD for Teachers

Staff Day

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Half Day for Students - Parent Teacher Conferences in PM

Staff Day

Fri, Sep 25, 2026

No School for Students or Teachers

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Dorchester County Public Schools. South Dorchester School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - Schools and Offices ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Half Day for Students - PD for TeachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Half Day for Students - Parent Teacher Conferences in PMDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	No School for Students or TeachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Half Day for Students - PD for TeachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Half Day for Students - Report Card Prep for TeachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day - No School for Students or TeachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Half Day for Students - PD for TeachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	District wide Elementary Schools Thanksgiving Lunch District-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Half Day for Students and TeachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Dorchester County Public Schools	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools and Offices ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Sat, Dec 5, 2026	Cambridge Christmas Parade - NDHS, CSD, CES, MLM, NDMSDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	Half Day for Students - PD for TeachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Sat, Dec 12, 2026	Hurlock Christmas Parade - NDMS, NDHS, CSD, MLM BandsDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	Federalsburg Christmas paradeDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Half Day for Students and TeachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Break - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Half Day for Students - PD for TeachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	Semester BreakDistrict-wide No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Semester BreakDistrict-wide No School - Dorchester County Public Schools	Break	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Half Day for Students - PD for TeachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day - Schools and Offices ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 23, 2027	PD for Teachers - Two Hour Late Arrival for StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conferences - Half Day for StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	Half Day for Students - PD for TeachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - Dorchester County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	Half Day for Students and TeachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Half Day for Students - PD for TeachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, May 13, 2027	Half Day for Students - PD for TeachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - Schools/Offices ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—