Scholars K-8 Elementary School (Closed 2018)
- Scholars K-8 Elementary School served 264 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 42%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 44%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 264 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 20-24% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 15-19% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian (15-16) | n/a | n/a |
| Asian (15-16) | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic (15-16) | n/a | 16% |
| Black (15-16) | 98% | 34% |
| White (15-16) | n/a | 39% |
| Hawaiian (15-16) | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races (15-16) | 2% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Baltimore County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Scholars K-8 Elementary School is Woodlawn High Center For Pre-eng. Res. (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Meadowood Education Center (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Featherbed Lane Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gwynn Oak Featherbed Lane Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 605 students
0.4 miles
6700 Richardson Rd
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 887-1302 0.4 PK-5 605 - Gwynn Oak Woodlawn High Center For Pre-eng. Res. Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,479 student
0.4 miles
1801 Woodlawn Dr
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 887-1309 0.4 9-12 1,479 - Gwynn Oak Meadowood Education Center Alternative School
Grades: 7-8 | 13 students
0.7 miles
1849 Gywnn Oak Ave
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 887-6888 0.7 7-8 13 - Windsor Mill Chadwick Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 649 students
1.2 miles
1918 Winder Rd
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 887-1300 1.2 PK-5 649 - Gwynn Oak Southwest Academy Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 888 students
1.2 miles
6200 Johnnycake Rd
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 887-0825 1.2 6-8 888
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