Serving 62 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Battle Monument 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Battle Monument School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Battle Monument School's student population of 62 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Battle Monument School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Battle Monument School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
37%
33%
White
42%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battle Monument School's ranking?
Battle Monument School is ranked #961 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Battle Monument School often compared to?
Battle Monument Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carroll Springs School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Battle Monument School?
The graduation rate of Battle Monument School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 88%.
How many students attend Battle Monument School?
62 students attend Battle Monument School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Battle Monument School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Battle Monument School?
Battle Monument School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Battle Monument School offer ?
Battle Monument School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Battle Monument School part of?
Battle Monument School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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