Excellent
#236 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 17% in state
Watershed Public Charter
Elementary School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Woodlawn, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6946 Dogwood Rd, Woodlawn, MD 21244
- Math 22% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Watershed Public Charter score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 21 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Watershed Public Charter 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,849
Median home value
$271,200
Median rent
$1,538/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
47.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21244; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Manor Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.2 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Dogwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Chadwick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Featherbed Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 539 | 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.
Baltimore County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 179
- Rank in district
- #28 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
Watershed Public Charter is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watershed Public Charter
Watershed Public Charter is a public elementary school in Woodlawn, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 327 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watershed Public Charter
What grades does Watershed Public Charter serve?
Watershed Public Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Watershed Public Charter?
Watershed Public Charter has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watershed Public Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Watershed Public Charter is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watershed Public Charter rank in MD?
Watershed Public Charter ranks #236 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Watershed Public Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Watershed Public Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Watershed Public Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watershed Public Charter has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Watershed Public Charter a charter school?
Yes, Watershed Public Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Watershed Public Charter a Title I school?
No, Watershed Public Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watershed Public Charter?
35.8% of students at Watershed Public Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (410) 944-1810
- Area population (ZIP 21244)
- 39,545
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 21244; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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