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#1344 of 1,363 schools in MD
Maiden Choice School
School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4901 Shelbourne Rd, Baltimore, MD 21227
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maiden Choice School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maiden Choice School 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,784/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baltimore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Clare Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 2–12 | 3.3 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Maryland International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 1–12 | 3.7 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| William S. Baer SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Southwest Edlp at Woodlawn High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10 | 4.5 mi | 1 | Compare → |
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
- #165 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
Maiden Choice School is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maiden Choice School
Maiden Choice School is a public school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 120 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,344 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maiden Choice School
What grades does Maiden Choice School serve?
Maiden Choice School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Maiden Choice School?
Maiden Choice School has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maiden Choice School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maiden Choice School is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maiden Choice School rank in MD?
Maiden Choice School ranks #1,344 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Maiden Choice School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maiden Choice School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Maiden Choice School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maiden Choice School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Maiden Choice School a charter school?
No, Maiden Choice School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maiden Choice School a Title I school?
No, Maiden Choice School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maiden Choice School?
57.5% of students at Maiden Choice School 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.5%
- Phone
- (410) 887-1431
- Area population (ZIP 21227)
- 35,695
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 21227; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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