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Baltimore County Public Schools

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

6901 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21204
Baltimore County
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PH: (410) 887-4554

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
107,043 students
167 schools

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MSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

83% (2007)

82% (2006)

81% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Math

81% (2007)

78% (2006)

78% (2005)

73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: MSDE, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

88% (2007)

86% (2006)

86% (2005)

81% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.

Math

88% (2007)

84% (2006)

77% (2005)

72% (2004)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.

Source: MSDE, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

78% (2007)

79% (2006)

79% (2005)

73% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

72% (2006)

70% (2005)

62% (2004)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: MSDE, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

77% (2007)

73% (2006)

73% (2005)

73% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

64% (2006)

59% (2005)

51% (2004)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2007.

Source: MSDE, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

68% (2007)

75% (2006)

71% (2005)

71% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math

58% (2007)

58% (2006)

58% (2005)

52% (2004)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2007.

Source: MSDE, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

66% (2007)

70% (2006)

69% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2007.

Math

53% (2007)

57% (2006)

53% (2005)

48% (2004)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.

Source: MSDE, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Maryland used the Maryland State Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Maryland: An Overview

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HSA Results

Scale: % passing

Algebra

55% (2007)

63% (2006)

50% (2005)

51% (2004)
The state average for Algebra was 64% in 2007.

Government

65% (2007)
The state average for Government was 74% in 2007.

English 2

68% (2007)

58% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for English 2 was 71% in 2007.

Biology

62% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 70% in 2007.

About the tests

In 2006-2007 Maryland used the Maryland High School Assessments (HSA) to test students in English 2, algebra, biology and government upon completion of each course.
The HSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland.
Beginning with the class of 2009, students are required to pass the tests in order to graduate. Students graduating before 2009 must take the HSA, but are not required to earn a particular passing score.
The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in Maryland: An Overview

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	15	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	52%	49%
Black, not Hispanic	39%	38%
Asian/Pacific Islander	5%	5%
Hispanic	3%	8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	33%	32%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,327	$10,382

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Student and staff support	8%	9%
Administration	11%	10%
Other expenditures	19%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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