Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandy Plains Elementary 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 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandy Plains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sandy Plains Elementary School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sandy Plains Elementary 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 Sandy Plains Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1225 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
22%
33%
White
43%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandy Plains Elementary School's ranking?
Sandy Plains Elementary School is ranked #1225 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Sandy Plains Elementary School?
538 students attend Sandy Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sandy Plains Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandy Plains Elementary School?
Sandy Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandy Plains Elementary School offer ?
Sandy Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandy Plains Elementary School part of?
Sandy Plains Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
My daughter is beginning her 3rd year at SP & she has been happy there. My only wish is that the school do some updates on the interior. Floors, walls, lockers ect. I think it could be more bright & appealing to little ones.
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