Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chatsworth School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chatsworth School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chatsworth School's student population of 293 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chatsworth School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatsworth School is 0.59, 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
#414 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
60%
33%
White
20%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatsworth School's ranking?
Chatsworth School is ranked #414 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Chatsworth School often compared to?
Chatsworth Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Elementary School, Cedarmere Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Chatsworth School?
293 students attend Chatsworth School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Chatsworth School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatsworth School?
Chatsworth School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chatsworth School offer ?
Chatsworth School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chatsworth School part of?
Chatsworth School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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