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#712 of 1,363 schools in MD

Halethorpe Elementary

Elementary School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Halethorpe, MD

A Baltimore County Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4300 Maple Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227

  • Math 33% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.3% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+3.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected+6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$18,666
Chronic Absenteeism16.4%

Students at Halethorpe Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Halethorpe Elementary 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,620

Median home value

$272,400

Median rent

$1,347/mo

College educated

26.9%

Homeownership

66.5%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Lamb of God SchoolPrivate · tuition4.4privateK–80.3 mi178Compare →
The Lamb of God SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–80.3 mi175Compare →
Arbutus ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–50.7 mi379Compare →
Relay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–51.1 mi574Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#53 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

Halethorpe Elementary is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Halethorpe Elementary

Halethorpe Elementary is a public elementary school in Halethorpe, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 281 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #712 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Halethorpe Elementary

What grades does Halethorpe Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Halethorpe Elementary?

Halethorpe Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Halethorpe Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Halethorpe Elementary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Halethorpe Elementary rank in MD?

Halethorpe Elementary ranks #712 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Halethorpe Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Halethorpe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Halethorpe Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Halethorpe Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Halethorpe Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Halethorpe Elementary a Title I school?

No, Halethorpe Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

64.8% of students at Halethorpe 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
281
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Baltimore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.4%
Area population (ZIP 21227)
35,695
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
36.1
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 · 2025 MCAP · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAP · 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 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 21227; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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