Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Wellwood International 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 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower 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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wellwood International Elementary serves the southwest part of Pikesville, MD, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wellwood International School's student population of 316 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wellwood International 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 Wellwood International School is 0.65, 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
#838 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
19%
24%
Black
54%
32%
White
14%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: International Owls
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wellwood International School's ranking?
Wellwood International School is ranked #838 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Wellwood International School often compared to?
Wellwood International Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Wellwood International School?
316 students attend Wellwood International School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wellwood International School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wellwood International School?
Wellwood International School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wellwood International School offer ?
Wellwood International School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wellwood International School part of?
Wellwood International School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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