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#1351 of 1,363 schools in MD
Bcdc Educational Center
High School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Towson, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
105 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
- Math 25% proficient (2016)
- Reading 25% proficient (2015)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bcdc Educational Center score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2015, to 25% in 2016, across a 2-year record (2015–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2015-2016) · reading/ELA 25% (2015 EdFacts)
Based on 3 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bcdc Educational Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,452
Median home value
$571,800
Median rent
$1,894/mo
College educated
72.6%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Assignments-secondaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Towson HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,650 | Compare → |
| George W. Carver Center for Arts & TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,015 | Compare → |
| Loyola BlakefieldPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 947 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Baltimore County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 179
- Rank in district
- #166 of 169
- District spending per student
- $18,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bcdc Educational Center is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bcdc Educational Center
Bcdc Educational Center is a public high school in Towson, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 52 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,351 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2016) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2015 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bcdc Educational Center
What grades does Bcdc Educational Center serve?
Bcdc Educational Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bcdc Educational Center?
Bcdc Educational Center has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
How does Bcdc Educational Center rank in MD?
Bcdc Educational Center ranks #1,351 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Bcdc Educational Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Bcdc Educational Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bcdc Educational Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bcdc Educational Center has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2016) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2015 EdFacts).
Is Bcdc Educational Center a charter school?
No, Bcdc Educational Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bcdc Educational Center a Title I school?
No, Bcdc Educational Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bcdc Educational Center?
44.2% of students at Bcdc Educational Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Baltimore County
- Phone
- (410) 887-4360
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 21204)
- 19,605
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21204; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2016, 2015 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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