Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet's student population of 396 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet is 0.69, 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
#353 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
43%
33%
White
33%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet's ranking?
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet is ranked #353 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet?
396 students attend Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet students are Black, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet?
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet offer ?
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet part of?
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet is part of Baltimore County School District.
In what neighborhood is Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet located?
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet is located in the Cromwell Valley neighborhood of Towson, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Cromwell Valley.
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