Wellwood International School

2901 Smith Ave
Pikesville, MD 21208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wellwood International 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 19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wellwood International School's student population of 462 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Wellwood International 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 Wellwood International School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#863 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wellwood International School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wellwood International School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wellwood International School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wellwood International School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
22%
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Black
66%
33%
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White
12%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Wellwood International School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wellwood International School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wellwood International School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wellwood International School's ranking?
Wellwood International School is ranked #863 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Wellwood International School often compared to?
Wellwood International Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Wellwood International School?
462 students attend Wellwood International School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wellwood International School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wellwood International School?
Wellwood International School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wellwood International School offer ?
Wellwood International School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wellwood International School part of?
Wellwood International School is part of Baltimore County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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