Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dogwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dogwood Elementary serves the southwest part of Windsor Mill, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dogwood Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dogwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dogwood Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1044 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
11%
24%
Black
76%
32%
White
2%
31%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dogwood Elementary School's ranking?
Dogwood Elementary School is ranked #1044 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dogwood Elementary School often compared to?
Dogwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chadwick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dogwood Elementary School?
460 students attend Dogwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Dogwood Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dogwood Elementary School?
Dogwood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dogwood Elementary School offer ?
Dogwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dogwood Elementary School part of?
Dogwood Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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