Serving 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eastwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Maryland state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
191 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
13%
33%
White
71%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% MD state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
How many students attend Eastwood Elementary School?
191 students attend Eastwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Eastwood Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastwood Elementary School?
Eastwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eastwood Elementary School offer ?
Eastwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Eastwood Elementary School part of?
Eastwood Elementary School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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