Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Watershed Public Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watershed Public Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Watershed Public Charter's student population of 287 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watershed Public Charter 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 Watershed Public Charter is 0.66, 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
#600 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
51%
33%
White
23%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watershed Public Charter's ranking?
Watershed Public Charter is ranked #600 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Watershed Public Charter?
287 students attend Watershed Public Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Watershed Public Charter students are Black, 23% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watershed Public Charter?
Watershed Public Charter has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Watershed Public Charter offer ?
Watershed Public Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Watershed Public Charter part of?
Watershed Public Charter is part of Baltimore County School District.
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