Serving 774 students in grades 6-8, Loch Raven Technical Academy 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 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 774 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Loch Raven Technical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Loch Raven Technical Academy's student population of 774 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
774 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Loch Raven Technical Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loch Raven Technical Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
68%
33%
White
17%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loch Raven Technical Academy's ranking?
Loch Raven Technical Academy is ranked #801 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Loch Raven Technical Academy often compared to?
Loch Raven Technical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Parkville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Loch Raven Technical Academy?
774 students attend Loch Raven Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Loch Raven Technical Academy students are Black, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loch Raven Technical Academy?
Loch Raven Technical Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Loch Raven Technical Academy offer ?
Loch Raven Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Loch Raven Technical Academy part of?
Loch Raven Technical Academy is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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