Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Maiden Choice 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 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: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maiden Choice School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Maiden Choice School's student population of 118 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maiden Choice 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 Maiden Choice School is 0.62, 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
#1190 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
57%
33%
White
20%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
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 Maiden Choice School's ranking?
Maiden Choice School is ranked #1190 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Maiden Choice School often compared to?
Maiden Choice Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marley Glen School, Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maiden Choice School?
The graduation rate of Maiden Choice School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Maiden Choice School?
118 students attend Maiden Choice School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Maiden Choice School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maiden Choice School?
Maiden Choice School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maiden Choice School offer ?
Maiden Choice School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maiden Choice School part of?
Maiden Choice School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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