Serving 808 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Academy 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 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). 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 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 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Old Court Middle serves the southwest part of Pikesville, MD, covering an area of approximately 7.8 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 1.8 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point within the attendance zone is about 3.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
808 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
WE ARE LIONS! Reaching Beyond Excellence to Extraordinary with Heart, Courage and Commitment!
School Rankings
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences 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 Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences is 0.19, 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
#1203 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
90%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences's ranking?
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences is ranked #1203 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences often compared to?
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Sudbrook Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences?
808 students attend Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences?
Northwest Academy 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 Academy Of Health Sciences offer ?
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences part of?
Northwest Academy Of Health Sciences is part of Baltimore County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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 work
monique gray former student2003 -2004 now ninth grader
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