Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandalwood Elementary School 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 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sandalwood Elementary serves the southeast part of Essex, MD, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most living about half a mile away from its edges and the furthest point being around 1.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandalwood Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
440 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sandalwood Elementary School 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 Sandalwood Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#802 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)49.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Sandalwood Elementary School's ranking?
Sandalwood Elementary School is ranked #802 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Sandalwood Elementary School often compared to?
Sandalwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middleborough Elementary School, Sandy Plains Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Sandalwood Elementary School?
440 students attend Sandalwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sandalwood Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandalwood Elementary School?
Sandalwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandalwood Elementary School offer ?
Sandalwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sandalwood Elementary School part of?
Sandalwood Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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