Deer Park Middle Magnet School

Summary:

Deer Park Middle Magnet School is a public middle school located in Randallstown, Maryland, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,322 students. The school is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district, which is ranked 17th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Deer Park Middle Magnet School faces significant challenges in academic performance, with consistently low proficiency rates in core subjects and a low overall ranking compared to other Maryland middle schools. The school's predominantly African American student population (84.87%), high free and reduced lunch rates (46.68% to 61.34%), and lower spending per student ($11,585 in 2020-2021) may contribute to these challenges. While the school's African American and Hispanic students perform better than the state average, Asian and White students perform significantly worse, and the school's special education and low socioeconomic status students also perform better than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Southwest Academy, Woodlawn Middle, and Sudbrook Magnet Middle, Deer Park Middle Magnet School's performance is generally lower, with higher proficiency rates in both Mathematics and English Language Arts, as well as higher overall rankings. Addressing these issues and learning from the successes of nearby higher-performing schools could be crucial in improving the educational outcomes for students at Deer Park Middle Magnet School.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 9830 Winands Rd
       Randallstown, MD  21133-2022


(410) 887-0726

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
230th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,442 Help


Students who attend Deer Park Middle Magnet School usually attend:

High:    New Town High

Feeder schools for Deer Park Middle Magnet School:

Elementary:    Deer Park Elementary
    Hernwood Elementary
    New Town Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  1,322

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.9%
Hispanic:
7.9%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Deer Park Middle Magnet School ranks worse than 70.1% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks 14th among 27 ranked middle schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84.9%), Hispanic (7.9%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deer Park Middle Magnet School is 15.2. 17 middle schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Deer Park Middle Magnet School employs 86.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deer Park Middle Magnet School is $15,442. 24 middle schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Deer Park Middle Magnet School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Deer Park Middle Magnet School 230th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Deer Park Middle Magnet School in the ranking list.)

Baltimore County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore County Public Schools 17th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Deer Park Middle Magnet School

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Rank History for all students at Deer Park Middle Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.59 81st 252 67.9%
2005 68.99 83rd 255 67.5%
2006 72.97 68th 254 73.2%
2007 75.52 66th 264 75.0%
2008 40.08 196th 283 30.7%
2009 39.41 218th 301 27.6%
2010 43.69 212th 324 34.6%
2011 45.42 185th 309 40.1%
2012 46.06 185th 314 41.1%
2013 48.05 171st 316 45.9%
2014 45.14 209th 339 38.3%
2015 42.41 183rd 315 41.9%
2016 36.29 198th 314 36.9%
2017 27.87 231st 317 27.1%
2018 21.59 250th 328 23.8%
2019 16.11 262nd 316 17.1%
2021 37.85 183rd 303 39.6%
2022 25.27 250th 333 24.9%
2023 20.25 258th 322 19.9%
2024 24.24 230th 328 29.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Deer Park Middle Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.59 107th 136 21.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Deer Park Middle Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.66 46th 120 61.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Deer Park Middle Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.72 100th 273 63.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Deer Park Middle Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.45 181st 303 40.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Deer Park Middle Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.43 182nd 288 36.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Deer Park Middle Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.18 109th 116 6.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Deer Park Middle Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.15 117th 259 54.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Deer Park Middle Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.59 102nd 207 50.7%
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Rank History for White students at Deer Park Middle Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.90 171st 210 18.6%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, March 11, 2021

Open Quote The teachers care about their students. They challenge more than the classic public schools. The academic advancement is well above average. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Open Quote I went to the school and it was good and i made many good friends.I LOVE deer park !!! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, September 12, 2011

Open Quote My daughter has been enrolled at this school since six grade. Honor student, so they say. Her Md test say different. Today, my daughter being in seventh grade just brought home a A+ graded reading paper that is littered with grammar mistakes, spelling mistakes and answers that do NOT answer the question. Since my question will be rhetorical question and will do nothing but waste everyone's time. I will not bother with a parent teacher conference based on the stated fact above. While I firmly believe you get what you put into it, I also believe the 90% of her education will be coming from home. The other 10% will also teach her what it means when people don't do their jobs. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Deer Park Middle Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 270 204 12 2 1 n/a n/a 0 489
1990 284 227 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 525
1991 449 363 12 10 2 n/a n/a 0 836
1992 451 417 18 10 1 n/a n/a 0 897
1993 449 467 22 12 1 n/a n/a 0 951
1994 445 503 17 11 3 n/a n/a 0 979
1995 344 660 47 26 1 n/a n/a 0 1078
1996 344 660 47 26 1 n/a n/a 0 1078
1997 336 750 61 36 2 n/a n/a 0 1185
1998 352 843 26 25 3 n/a n/a 0 1249
1999 318 839 31 26 3 n/a n/a 0 1217
2000 218 855 31 14 4 n/a n/a 0 1122
2001 173 991 27 11 4 n/a n/a 0 1206
2002 113 1227 28 16 3 n/a n/a 0 1387
2003 113 1227 28 16 3 n/a n/a 0 1387
2004 94 1189 27 20 3 n/a n/a 0 1333
2005 84 1269 38 21 4 n/a n/a 0 1416
2006 60 1235 25 23 6 n/a n/a 0 1349
2007 53 1110 26 30 3 n/a n/a 0 1222
2008 44 1016 28 31 4 n/a n/a 0 1123
2009 45 1021 38 39 5 n/a n/a 0 1148
2010 40 993 34 41 3 n/a n/a 0 1111
2011 39 1032 27 58 2 1 14 0 1173
2012 49 1087 26 48 4 0 21 0 1235
2013 34 1101 25 48 0 0 18 0 1226
2014 36 1125 30 53 2 0 17 0 1263
2015 37 1111 27 62 2 0 27 0 1266
2016 29 1120 26 62 1 0 28 0 1266
2017 27 1142 31 50 2 0 43 0 1295
2018 27 1122 26 53 1 1 42 0 1272
2019 32 1133 23 63 3 1 30 0 1285
2020 37 1183 29 74 5 1 36 0 1365
2021 33 1297 34 88 5 0 38 0 1495
2022 37 1305 32 106 5 3 48 0 1536
2023 23 1122 22 105 1 3 46 0 1322

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Deer Park Middle Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 489 32.9 14.8 n/a
1990 525 35.4 14.8 6.7
1991 836 56.1 14.9 9.2
1992 897 59.8 15.0 11.8
1993 951 76.1 12.5 11.1
1994 979 67.0 14.6 16.5
1995 1078 71.6 15.1 27.3
1996 1078 71.6 15.1 27.3
1997 1185 76.6 15.5 28.9
1998 1249 84.0 14.9 24.9
1999 1217 84.0 14.5 32.9
2000 1122 70.8 15.8 29.9
2001 1206 75.3 16.0 30.6
2002 1387 80.8 17.2 32
2003 1387 80.8 17.2 32
2004 1333 85.8 15.5 35.2
2005 1416 85.0 16.7 35
2006 1349 87.0 15.5 38
2007 1222 69.0 17.7 38.7
2008 1123 73.3 15.3 39.1
2009 1148 73.3 15.7 47.6
2010 1111 76.5 14.5 54.1
2011 1173 84.0 13.9 53.4
2012 1235 87.0 14.1 54.3
2013 1226 84.6 14.4 54.3
2014 1263 78.4 16.1 59.1
2015 1266 79.0 16.0 58.5
2016 1266 76.0 16.6 55.8
2017 1295 78.0 16.6 49.8
2018 1272 76.5 16.6 57.5
2019 1285 76.0 16.9 55.5
2020 1365 79.5 17.1 54.2
2021 1495 87.1 17.1 61.3
2022 1536 85.1 18.0 46.7
2023 1322 86.6 15.2 57

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Deer Park Middle Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 489 32.9 14.8 n/a
1990 525 35.4 14.8 6.7
1991 836 56.1 14.9 9.2
1992 897 59.8 15.0 11.8
1993 951 76.1 12.5 11.1
1994 979 67.0 14.6 16.5
1995 1078 71.6 15.1 27.3
1996 1078 71.6 15.1 27.3
1997 1185 76.6 15.5 28.9
1998 1249 84.0 14.9 24.9
1999 1217 84.0 14.5 32.9
2000 1122 70.8 15.8 29.9
2001 1206 75.3 16.0 30.6
2002 1387 80.8 17.2 32
2003 1387 80.8 17.2 32
2004 1333 85.8 15.5 35.2
2005 1416 85.0 16.7 35
2006 1349 87.0 15.5 38
2007 1222 69.0 17.7 38.7
2008 1123 73.3 15.3 39.1
2009 1148 73.3 15.7 47.6
2010 1111 76.5 14.5 54.1
2011 1173 84.0 13.9 53.4
2012 1235 87.0 14.1 54.3
2013 1226 84.6 14.4 54.3
2014 1263 78.4 16.1 59.1
2015 1266 79.0 16.0 58.5
2016 1266 76.0 16.6 55.8
2017 1295 78.0 16.6 49.8
2018 1272 76.5 16.6 57.5
2019 1285 76.0 16.9 55.5
2020 1365 79.5 17.1 54.2
2021 1495 87.1 17.1 61.3
2022 1536 85.1 18.0 46.7
2023 1322 86.6 15.2 57

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Deer Park Middle Magnet School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $460 (3.5%) $12,857 (96.5%) $13,317
2020 $436 (3.5%) $11,864 (96.4%) $12,301
2021 $685 (5.9%) $10,900 (94.1%) $11,585
2022 $1,035 (8.8%) $10,668 (91.2%) $11,703
2023 $1,635 (10.6%) $13,807 (89.4%) $15,442

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deer Park Middle Magnet School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 262nd of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 258th of 322 Middle schools
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12851322
 2.9%
African American11331122
 1%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2322
 4.3%
Hispanic63105
 66.7%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White3223
 28.1%
Two or More Races3046
 53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.5%57%
 1.5%


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Deer Park Middle Magnet School ranks 230th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,322 students attended Deer Park Middle Magnet School.

Students who attend Deer Park Middle Magnet School usually go on to attend New Town High

Students at Deer Park Middle Magnet School are 85% African American, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% White, 2% Asian.


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