Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lutherville Laboratory ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lutherville Laboratory serves the southern part of Lutherville Timonium, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lutherville Laboratory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lutherville Laboratory's student population of 405 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
405 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lutherville Laboratory ranks within the top 30% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lutherville Laboratory is 0.71, 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
#281 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lutherville Laboratory's ranking?
Lutherville Laboratory is ranked #281 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Lutherville Laboratory often compared to?
Lutherville Laboratoryis often viewed alongside schools like Timonium Elementary School, Pinewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Lutherville Laboratory?
405 students attend Lutherville Laboratory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lutherville Laboratory students are White, 26% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lutherville Laboratory?
Lutherville Laboratory has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lutherville Laboratory offer ?
Lutherville Laboratory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lutherville Laboratory part of?
Lutherville Laboratory is part of Baltimore County School District.
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