Serving 51 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White Oak 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 1:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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-5
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Oak School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
White Oak School's student population of 51 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Oak 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 White Oak School is 0.68, 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)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
45%
33%
White
31%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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 is White Oak School's ranking?
White Oak School is ranked #1190 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are White Oak School often compared to?
White Oak Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge/ruxton 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).
How many students attend White Oak School?
51 students attend White Oak School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of White Oak School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Oak School?
White Oak School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Oak School offer ?
White Oak School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Oak School part of?
White Oak School is part of Baltimore County School District.
School Reviews
5 7/31/2008
My son has high functioning Autism (Aspergers Syndrome) and this is best school in the area that can address his needs and provide him with the supoort, education and encouragement that he needs. The regular public school that he had attended before White Oak couldn't and wouldn't provide him with what he needed and I am very thankful for White Oak and the services they provide. The staff and administration and wonderful and have a strong dedication toward their students! There should be more schools like this with the increased diagnosis of Autism and other special needs that children have.
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