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#1303 of 1,363 schools in MD
Milbrook Elementary
Elementary School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4300 Crest Heights Rd, Baltimore, MD 21215
- Math 20% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milbrook Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Milbrook 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 75Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$47,606
Median home value
$189,900
Median rent
$1,177/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallstaff Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Cross Country Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| Ohr Chadash AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Bedford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 1–5 | 0.9 mi | 315 | 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
- #146 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
Milbrook Elementary is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milbrook Elementary
Milbrook Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 322 students in grades 1st-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,303 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milbrook Elementary
What grades does Milbrook Elementary serve?
Milbrook Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Milbrook Elementary?
Milbrook Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milbrook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Milbrook Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milbrook Elementary rank in MD?
Milbrook Elementary ranks #1,303 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Milbrook Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Milbrook Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Milbrook Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milbrook Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Milbrook Elementary a charter school?
No, Milbrook Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milbrook Elementary a Title I school?
No, Milbrook Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milbrook Elementary?
61.5% of students at Milbrook 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.3%
- Phone
- (410) 887-1225
- Area population (ZIP 21215)
- 52,078
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 · 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 21215; 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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