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White Oak School
Elementary School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Parkville, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8401 Leefield Rd, Parkville, MD 21234
- Math 6% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 6% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 1.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at White Oak School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 6% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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
73.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where White Oak 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,139
Median home value
$276,000
Median rent
$1,542/mo
College educated
36.5%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleigh ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Villa Cresta ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| St Ursula SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 594 | Compare → |
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
- #126 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
White Oak School is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White Oak School
White Oak School is a public elementary school in Parkville, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 57 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 1.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,258 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White Oak School
What grades does White Oak School serve?
White Oak School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend White Oak School?
White Oak School has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Oak School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Oak School is 1.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does White Oak School rank in MD?
White Oak School ranks #1,258 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is White Oak School's MySchoolScout rating?
White Oak School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 White Oak School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White Oak School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is White Oak School a charter school?
No, White Oak School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White Oak School a Title I school?
No, White Oak School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Oak School?
73.7% of students at White Oak 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.2%
- Phone
- (410) 887-5378
- Area population (ZIP 21234)
- 65,010
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 21234; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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