Serving 744 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Of Health Sciences 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 35% (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 98% 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: 744 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Of Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Northwest Of Health Sciences's student population of 744 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northwest Of Health Sciences 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 Northwest Of Health Sciences is 0.21, 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
#779 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
89%
33%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Of Health Sciences's ranking?
Northwest Of Health Sciences is ranked #779 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Northwest Of Health Sciences often compared to?
Northwest Of Health Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Sudbrook Magnet Middle School, Southwest Academy 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 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Northwest Of Health Sciences?
744 students attend Northwest Of Health Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Northwest Of Health Sciences students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Of Health Sciences?
Northwest Of Health Sciences has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwest Of Health Sciences offer ?
Northwest Of Health Sciences offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Of Health Sciences part of?
Northwest Of Health Sciences is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 1/11/2007
the quality of acadimic programs is what i am most impressed with.i also like how you have programs avalible to meet the needs of other children who are now 6 -8 graders. i like how parents are getting invovled with the school ms. woodley keep up the greaat workmonique gray former student2003 -2004 now ninth grader
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