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#1154 of 1,363 schools in MD

Wellwood International School

Elementary School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Pikesville, MD

A Baltimore County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

2901 Smith Ave, Pikesville, MD 21208

  • Math 37% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.1% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.2% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+6.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.9 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected+2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$18,666
Chronic Absenteeism34.5%

Students at Wellwood International School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
29%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

53.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wellwood International School 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 36Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cross Country Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–80.9 mi660Compare →
Ohr Chadash AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–80.9 mi231Compare →
Summit Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1K–50.9 mi303Compare →
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–121.1 mi702Compare →

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
#102 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

Wellwood International School is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wellwood International School

Wellwood International School is a public elementary school in Pikesville, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,154 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wellwood International School

What grades does Wellwood International School serve?

Wellwood International School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Wellwood International School?

Wellwood International School has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellwood International School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wellwood International School 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 Wellwood International School rank in MD?

Wellwood International School ranks #1,154 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Wellwood International School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wellwood International School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Wellwood International School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wellwood International School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wellwood International School a charter school?

No, Wellwood International School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wellwood International School a Title I school?

No, Wellwood International School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wellwood International School?

53.4% of students at Wellwood International School 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 – 5th
Enrollment
438
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Baltimore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.5%
Area population (ZIP 21208)
38,108
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
44.3
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 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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