Below Average
#1170 of 1,363 schools in MD
Owings Mills Elementary
Elementary School · Baltimore County Public Schools
10824 Reistertown Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Enrollment
722
Student-Teacher
16:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
722
Student-Teacher
16:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Maryland schools
#1,170 of 1,363
In Owings Mills
#3 of 7
public schools
In district
#104 of 169
Baltimore County Public Schools
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About Owings Mills Elementary
Owings Mills Elementary is a public elementary school in Owings Mills, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools. Owings Mills Elementary serves approximately 722 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. Owings Mills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,170 of 1,363 schools in MD.
Structured state assessment records for Owings Mills Elementary show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 5.5
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
36% of students at Owings Mills Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Owings Mills Elementary — Students at Owings Mills Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
64%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MD MCAP (2024-25)
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.9/10.
How Owings Mills Elementary Compares
See how Owings Mills Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
10824 Reistertown Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Owings Mills Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lyons Mill Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Deer Park Elementary (rated 5.7/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, TORAH INSTITUTE (rated 4.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Owings Mills, see our Owings Mills schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Owings Mills High Owings Mills | 0.4 mi | 2.8 |
| BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF INDEPENDENT LEARNERS Owings Mills | 0.9 mi | — |
| HARBOUR SCHOOL AT BALTIMORE Owings Mills | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Timber Grove Elementary Owings Mills | 1.2 mi | 3.5 |
| SHAFER CENTER FOR EARLY INTERVENTION- THE Owings Mills | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Cedarmere Elementary Reisterstown | 1.3 mi | 4.6 |
| TORAH INSTITUTE Owings Mills | 1.3 mi | 4.9 |
| ST THOMAS PRE SCHOOL Owings Mills | 1.5 mi | — |
| JEMICY SCHOOL Owings Mills | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| CHILDRENS MAGNET MONTESSORI SCHOOL Owings Mills | 2.2 mi | — |
| New Town High Owings Mills | 2.0 mi | 4.2 |
| New Town Elementary Owings Mills | 2.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Franklin High Reisterstown | 2.1 mi | 5.3 |
| MCDONOGH SCHOOL Owings Mills | 2.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Lyons Mill Elementary Owings Mills | 2.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Reisterstown Elementary Reisterstown | 2.4 mi | 3.3 |
| Randallstown High Randallstown | 3.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Glyndon Elementary Reisterstown | 3.0 mi | 3.5 |
| Deer Park Elementary Owings Mills | 3.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Deer Park Middle Magnet School Randallstown | 3.1 mi | 4.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 21117 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$100,934
Median Home Value
$370,700
Median Rent
$1,817/mo
Population
61,337
College Educated
47.8%
Homeownership
53.4%
Avg Commute
30.8 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Median Age
36.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Brock Bridge Elementary Laurel, MD | 4.3 |
| Cora L. Rice Elementary Landover, MD | 4.3 |
| Deerfield Run Elementary Laurel, MD | 4.3 |
| Glenn Dale Elementary Glenn Dale, MD | 4.3 |
| Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle Baltimore, MD | 4.3 |
| Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary Annapolis, MD | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Owings Mills Elementary
What grades does Owings Mills Elementary serve?
Owings Mills Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Owings Mills Elementary?
Owings Mills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 722 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owings Mills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Owings Mills Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Owings Mills Elementary rank in MD?
Owings Mills Elementary ranks #1,170 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Owings Mills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Owings Mills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Owings Mills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Owings Mills Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Owings Mills Elementary a charter school?
No, Owings Mills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Owings Mills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Owings Mills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Owings Mills Elementary?
64.0% of students at Owings Mills 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 722
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 64.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (410) 887-1710
Resources & Links
District
Baltimore County Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 110,275
- Schools in District
- 179
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,666
- District Rank
- #104 of 169
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