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#887 of 1,363 schools in MD
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences
Middle School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4627 Old Court Rd, Baltimore, MD 21208
- Math 10% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwest Academy of Health Sciences score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwest Academy of Health Sciences 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 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$90,822
Median home value
$313,400
Median rent
$1,672/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21208; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talmudical Academy of Baltimore, Inc.Private · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 874 | Compare → |
| Talmudical Academy-baltimorePrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 874 | Compare → |
| Sudbrook Magnet MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 847 | Compare → |
| Arlington Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 193 | 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
- #66 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
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Academy of Health Sciences
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences is a public middle school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 843 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #887 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Academy of Health Sciences
What grades does Northwest Academy of Health Sciences serve?
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northwest Academy of Health Sciences?
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 843 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Academy of Health Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Academy of Health Sciences is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Academy of Health Sciences rank in MD?
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences ranks #887 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Northwest Academy of Health Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Academy of Health Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Northwest Academy of Health Sciences?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Academy of Health Sciences has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northwest Academy of Health Sciences a charter school?
No, Northwest Academy of Health Sciences is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest Academy of Health Sciences a Title I school?
No, Northwest Academy of Health Sciences is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Academy of Health Sciences?
66.1% of students at Northwest Academy of Health Sciences 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 843
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (410) 887-0742
- Area population (ZIP 21208)
- 38,108
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 21208; 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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