Loch Raven Technical Academy

8101 La Salle Rd
Towson, MD 21286
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 778 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 778 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Loch Raven Technical Academy's student population of 778 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
778 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

School Rankings

Loch Raven Technical Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loch Raven Technical Academy is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1239 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
4%
25%
21%
45%
20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
67%
33%
White
15%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Loch Raven Technical Academy's ranking?
Loch Raven Technical Academy is ranked #1239 out of 1,347 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Loch Raven Technical Academy?
778 students attend Loch Raven Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Loch Raven Technical Academy students are Black, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loch Raven Technical Academy?
Loch Raven Technical Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Loch Raven Technical Academy part of?
Loch Raven Technical Academy is part of Baltimore County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 778 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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