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#999 of 1,363 schools in MD
Northwood Elementary
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5201 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21239
- Math 26% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwood Elementary score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Northwood 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$64,288
Median home value
$191,200
Median rent
$1,337/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
56.1%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21239; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Shehan SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Leith Walk Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 962 | Compare → |
| Yorkwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Lois T. Murray Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 35 | 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 City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 151
- Rank in district
- #72 of 149
- District spending per student
- $22,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwood Elementary is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwood Elementary
Northwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 586 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #999 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwood Elementary
What grades does Northwood Elementary serve?
Northwood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Northwood Elementary?
Northwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwood Elementary rank in MD?
Northwood Elementary ranks #999 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Northwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Northwood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwood Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Northwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Northwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwood Elementary?
76.1% of students at Northwood 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.7%
- Phone
- (410) 396-6377
- Area population (ZIP 21239)
- 28,635
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 21239; 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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