Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Battle Grove 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Battle Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Battle Grove Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
Serving each child to meet social, emotional, and academic needs always and in all ways
School Rankings
Battle Grove 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 Battle Grove Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#997 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
27%
23%
Black
27%
33%
White
36%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battle Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Battle Grove Elementary School is ranked #997 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Battle Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Battle Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arbutus Elementary School, Baltimore Highlands Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Battle Grove Elementary School?
324 students attend Battle Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Battle Grove Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Battle Grove Elementary School?
Battle Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Battle Grove Elementary School offer ?
Battle Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Battle Grove Elementary School part of?
Battle Grove Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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