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Deer Park Elementary

Elementary School · Baltimore County Public Schools

9809 Lyons Mill Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117

Enrollment

400

Student-Teacher

18.2:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Maryland schools

#830 of 1,363

In Owings Mills

#2 of 7

public schools

In district

#59 of 169

Baltimore County Public Schools

Academic performance

7.7 / 10

Very Good

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Deer Park Elementary

5.7/10

Elementary School in Owings Mills · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Deer Park Middle Magnet School

4.8/10

0.1 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

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8.2/10

0.8 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Deer Park Elementary

Deer Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Owings Mills, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools. Deer Park Elementary serves approximately 400 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Deer Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #830 of 1,363 schools in MD.

Structured state assessment records for Deer Park Elementary show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • District avg 5.5
  • MD avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.1% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.4% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+0.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected+8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,666
Chronic Absenteeism23.5%

Deer Park Elementary — Students at Deer Park Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

63.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MD MCAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 45.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
30.2% (2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency 54.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
51.1% (2025 MCAP)

Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
31.1%
ELA
47.4%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.1/10.

How Deer Park Elementary Compares

See how Deer Park Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.7/10
39th percentile in MD
Academic
7.7/10
Very Good
Growth
5.1/10
Average
Environment
4.0/10
Below Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
64%
Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
22 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
23.5%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

9809 Lyons Mill Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Deer Park Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lyons Mill Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Randallstown Elementary (rated 6.4/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Randallstown), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Winand Elementary (rated 6.3/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Baltimore), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Owings Mills, see our Owings Mills schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Deer Park Middle Magnet School Randallstown 0.1 mi 4.8
Lyons Mill Elementary Owings Mills 0.8 mi 8.2
New Town High Owings Mills 1.0 mi 4.2
New Town Elementary Owings Mills 1.0 mi 3.6
Hernwood Elementary Randallstown 1.3 mi 4.2
Randallstown High Randallstown 1.2 mi 3.7
CHILDRENS MAGNET MONTESSORI SCHOOL Owings Mills 1.6 mi
Randallstown Elementary Randallstown 1.9 mi 6.4
HARBOUR SCHOOL AT BALTIMORE Owings Mills 2.3 mi 7.5
MCDONOGH SCHOOL Owings Mills 2.2 mi 7.2
Owings Mills High Owings Mills 2.6 mi 2.8
Church Lane Elementary Randallstown 2.5 mi 3.5
Owings Mills Elementary Owings Mills 3.0 mi 4.3
Windsor Mill Middle Baltimore 3.0 mi 5.5
Cedarmere Elementary Reisterstown 3.5 mi 4.6
Winfield Elementary Baltimore 3.2 mi 5.5
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Owings Mills 2.9 mi 5.0
TORAH INSTITUTE Owings Mills 3.2 mi 4.9
Winand Elementary Baltimore 3.2 mi 6.3
Franklin High Reisterstown 4.1 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 21117 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$100,934

Median Home Value

$370,700

Median Rent

$1,817/mo

Population

61,337

College Educated

47.8%

Homeownership

53.4%

Avg Commute

30.8 min

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Median Age

36.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Deer Park Elementary

What grades does Deer Park Elementary serve?

Deer Park Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Deer Park Elementary?

Deer Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Park Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Deer Park Elementary is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deer Park Elementary rank in MD?

Deer Park Elementary ranks #830 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Deer Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Deer Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Deer Park Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deer Park Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Deer Park Elementary a charter school?

No, Deer Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Deer Park Elementary a Title I school?

No, Deer Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deer Park Elementary?

63.7% of students at Deer Park Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
17 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
28 Some Transit
Bike Score
16 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
400
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Free/Reduced Lunch
63.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Baltimore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.5%

District

Baltimore County Public Schools
District Enrollment
110,275
Schools in District
179
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,666
District Rank
#59 of 169

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