Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Scholars K-8 Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
16%
Black
(15-16)98%
34%
White
(15-16)n/a
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MD state average).
How many students attend Scholars K-8 Elementary School?
264 students attend Scholars K-8 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Scholars K-8 Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scholars K-8 Elementary School?
Scholars K-8 Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scholars K-8 Elementary School offer ?
Scholars K-8 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Scholars K-8 Elementary School part of?
Scholars K-8 Elementary School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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