Sandy Plains Elementary

Summary:

Sandy Plains Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 538 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district.

Despite spending more per student than nearby schools like Edgemere Elementary and Grange Elementary, Sandy Plains Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Maryland elementary schools and significantly underperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics. The school serves a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students, as well as a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools.

These factors suggest that Sandy Plains Elementary faces significant challenges in supporting student learning and achievement. The school's persistent underperformance and resource allocation questions indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to address the diverse learning needs of its student body and improve academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8330 Kavanagh Rd
Baltimore, MD 21222-5621

(410) 887-7070

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
774^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,091

Students who attend Sandy Plains Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	General John Stricker Middle
High:	Patapsco High and Center for Arts

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 538

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.1%

Hispanic:

21.9%

African American:

21.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sandy Plains Elementary ranks worse than 90.1% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 99^th among 108 ranked elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.7. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Sandy Plains Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.1%), Hispanic (21.9%), African American (21.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sandy Plains Elementary is 13.3, which is the 22^nd best among 108 elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Sandy Plains Elementary employs 40.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandy Plains Elementary is $20,091, which is the 26^th highest among 108 elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sandy Plains Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Baltimore County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Sandy Plains Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sandy Plains Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	74.25	209^th	803	74.0%
2005	79.03	151^st	805	81.2%
2006	75.10	192^nd	804	76.1%
2007	66.93	284^th	818	65.3%
2008	30.07	665^th	838	20.6%
2009	26.64	698^th	850	17.9%
2010	19.64	761^st	855	11.0%
2011	33.47	627^th	853	26.5%
2012	39.93	593^rd	857	30.8%
2013	36.01	595^th	847	29.8%
2014	37.54	617^th	867	28.8%
2015	16.74	737^th	859	14.2%
2016	15.03	742^nd	845	12.2%
2017	10.55	791^st	847	6.6%
2018	10.81	792^nd	857	7.6%
2019	8.07	823^rd	853	3.5%
2021	16.39	691^st	802	13.8%
2022	11.76	805^th	862	6.6%
2023	10.78	799^th	855	6.5%
2024	12.70	774^th	859	9.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sandy Plains Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	32.26	392^nd	546	28.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Sandy Plains Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	21.13	601^st	788	23.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Sandy Plains Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.02	416^th	504	17.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sandy Plains Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	21.32	320^th	347	7.8%

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Rank History for White students at Sandy Plains Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.69	507^th	528	4.0%

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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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sandy Plains Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	525	25	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	1	565
1990	526	20	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	558
1991	499	19	1	2	39	n/a	n/a	0	560
1992	542	24	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	570
1993	622	29	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	658
1994	634	48	0	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	692
1995	613	110	4	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	741
1996	613	110	4	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	741
1997	606	131	4	16	4	n/a	n/a	0	761
1998	530	80	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	621
1999	541	97	3	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	656
2000	506	79	4	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	602
2001	456	91	4	16	5	n/a	n/a	0	572
2002	430	96	4	17	11	n/a	n/a	0	558
2003	430	96	4	17	11	n/a	n/a	0	558
2004	417	102	12	12	9	n/a	n/a	0	552
2005	401	108	8	18	7	n/a	n/a	0	542
2006	393	101	15	26	10	n/a	n/a	0	545
2007	362	117	15	38	10	n/a	n/a	0	542
2008	349	139	11	36	12	n/a	n/a	0	547
2009	369	148	18	43	13	n/a	n/a	0	591
2010	345	150	19	43	17	n/a	n/a	0	574
2011	361	114	17	40	11	0	56	0	599
2012	346	104	18	51	11	1	64	0	595
2013	355	126	16	53	8	0	61	0	619
2014	334	113	16	48	10	0	58	0	579
2015	309	117	17	38	8	0	64	0	553
2016	304	131	16	46	11	0	77	0	585
2017	315	124	12	54	10	1	73	0	589
2018	312	127	13	70	8	0	58	0	588
2019	300	131	14	62	7	0	52	0	566
2020	304	135	25	79	8	0	46	0	597
2021	250	114	19	93	7	0	51	0	534
2022	237	106	10	104	6	1	50	0	514
2023	232	116	11	118	4	1	56	0	538

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 Sandy Plains Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	565	26.6	21.2	n/a
1990	558	28.7	19.4	19.7
1991	560	29.2	19.1	17
1992	570	28.9	19.7	22.3
1993	658	33.4	19.7	19.3
1994	692	36.9	18.8	37
1995	741	42.7	17.4	51.6
1996	741	42.7	17.4	51.6
1997	761	45.2	16.8	51.1
1998	621	41.0	15.1	49.8
1999	656	41.0	16.0	63.7
2000	602	43.0	14.0	65
2001	572	43.3	13.2	60.5
2002	558	42.9	13.0	63.1
2003	558	42.9	13.0	63.1
2004	552	40.9	13.5	67.4
2005	542	44.0	12.3	69.9
2006	545	41.0	13.3	60.9
2007	542	38.5	14.1	59
2008	547	39.5	13.8	62.2
2009	591	41.2	14.3	64.1
2010	574	44.2	12.9	67.4
2011	599	41.8	14.3	70.5
2012	595	39.3	15.1	77
2013	619	41.8	14.8	77.4
2014	579	41.1	14.0	76.3
2015	553	38.0	14.5	77
2016	585	39.0	15.0	75.9
2017	589	36.5	16.1	70.6
2018	588	41.0	14.3	74.5
2019	566	38.5	14.7	77.6
2020	597	40.5	14.7	80.4
2021	534	40.6	13.1	81.5
2022	514	41.0	12.5	62.3
2023	538	40.2	13.3	78.6

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 Sandy Plains Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	565	26.6	21.2	n/a
1990	558	28.7	19.4	19.7
1991	560	29.2	19.1	17
1992	570	28.9	19.7	22.3
1993	658	33.4	19.7	19.3
1994	692	36.9	18.8	37
1995	741	42.7	17.4	51.6
1996	741	42.7	17.4	51.6
1997	761	45.2	16.8	51.1
1998	621	41.0	15.1	49.8
1999	656	41.0	16.0	63.7
2000	602	43.0	14.0	65
2001	572	43.3	13.2	60.5
2002	558	42.9	13.0	63.1
2003	558	42.9	13.0	63.1
2004	552	40.9	13.5	67.4
2005	542	44.0	12.3	69.9
2006	545	41.0	13.3	60.9
2007	542	38.5	14.1	59
2008	547	39.5	13.8	62.2
2009	591	41.2	14.3	64.1
2010	574	44.2	12.9	67.4
2011	599	41.8	14.3	70.5
2012	595	39.3	15.1	77
2013	619	41.8	14.8	77.4
2014	579	41.1	14.0	76.3
2015	553	38.0	14.5	77
2016	585	39.0	15.0	75.9
2017	589	36.5	16.1	70.6
2018	588	41.0	14.3	74.5
2019	566	38.5	14.7	77.6
2020	597	40.5	14.7	80.4
2021	534	40.6	13.1	81.5
2022	514	41.0	12.5	62.3
2023	538	40.2	13.3	78.6

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 Sandy Plains Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,108 (7.3%)	$14,170 (92.7%)	$15,278
2020	$1,307 (8.8%)	$13,502 (91.2%)	$14,809
2021	$1,767 (10.5%)	$15,018 (89.5%)	$16,786
2022	$2,652 (14.9%)	$15,088 (85.1%)	$17,740
2023	$2,938 (14.6%)	$17,153 (85.4%)	$20,091

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandy Plains Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 823^rd of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 799^th of 855 Elementary schools	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	566	538	4.9%
African American	131	116	11.5%
American Indian	7	4	42.9%
Asian	14	11	21.4%
Hispanic	62	118	90.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	300	232	22.7%
Two or More Races	52	56	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.6%	78.6%	1.1%

Schools Near Sandy Plains Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sandy Plains Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8330 Kavanagh Rd	Baltimore	21222	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-7070	538	40	13.3	78.6%	232 (43.1%)	116 (21.6%)	118 (21.9%)	11 (2.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (10.4%)	12.7	774^th of 859 public elementary schools	9.9%		10.8	799^th of 855 public elementary schools	6.5%	25	15.1	11.8		10.7	27.3	20.7	7.6	18.9		$20,091	$2,938	$17,153
Bear Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 Melbourne Rd	Baltimore	21222	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-7007	468	34	13.9	70.3%	250 (53.4%)	83 (17.7%)	80 (17.1%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (9.8%)	20.4	645^th of 859 public elementary schools	24.9%		18.8	668^th of 855 public elementary schools	21.9%	23	18.6	10.7	9.4	12.8	35.6	28.6	29.7	31.3	12.5	$20,405	$2,793	$17,613
Battle Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7828 St Patricia Ln	Baltimore	21222	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-7500	322	25	12.6	74.5%	131 (40.7%)	80 (24.8%)	74 (23.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.2%)	20	653^rd of 859 public elementary schools	24.0%		16.1	716^th of 855 public elementary schools	16.3%	63	29.8		14.3	15.2	25.5	22.4	20.0	22.8	13.6	$32,327	$4,627	$27,700
Grange Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 Church Rd	Baltimore	21222	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-7043	483	26	18.3	68.5%	253 (52.4%)	82 (17.0%)	82 (17.0%)	14 (2.9%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (9.9%)	23.8	598^th of 859 public elementary schools	30.4%		25.5	583^rd of 855 public elementary schools	31.8%	15	26.7	8.6	11.3	15.6	28.8	46.3	32.5	35.5	7.5	$16,119	$2,176	$13,944
Charlesmont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7800 W Collingham Dr	Baltimore	21222	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-7004	385	25	15.2	69.6%	193 (50.1%)	63 (16.4%)	87 (22.6%)	8 (2.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.3%)	31.3	524^th of 859 public elementary schools	39.0%		32	531^st of 855 public elementary schools	37.9%	7	30.5	14.5	14.8	20.0	33.9	35.0	53.7	40.5	12.7	$18,874	$3,022	$15,852
Logan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7601 Dunmanway	Baltimore	21222	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-7052	529	40	13.3	75.4%	198 (37.4%)	145 (27.4%)	125 (23.6%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (10.0%)	24.6	590^th of 859 public elementary schools	31.3%		20.1	656^th of 855 public elementary schools	23.3%	66	11.0	19.8	14.0	15.2	18.3	45.0	38.6	34.1	11.9	$19,668	$2,858	$16,810
Dundalk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2717 Playfield Street	Baltimore	21222	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 809-7013	743	48	15.4	73.9%	170 (22.9%)	241 (32.4%)	247 (33.2%)	8 (1.1%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	71 (9.6%)	8.5	835^th of 859 public elementary schools	2.8%		7.7	831^st of 855 public elementary schools	2.8%	4	7.7	5.7		6.0	16.8	18.1	12.8	15.8	5.5	$17,941	$2,710	$15,231
Norwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	1700 Delvale Ave	Baltimore	21222	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-7055	524	30	17.4	64.9%	155 (29.6%)	53 (10.1%)	250 (47.7%)	21 (4.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.6%)								(n/a)	23.7			23.7	25.9			25.9		$16,253	$2,273	$13,981
Berkshire Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7431 Poplar Ave	Baltimore	21224	Baltimore city	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-7008	471	30	15.9	66.5%	160 (34.0%)	83 (17.6%)	173 (36.7%)	5 (1.1%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	42 (8.9%)	10	823^rd of 859 public elementary schools	4.2%		18.9	666^th of 855 public elementary schools	22.1%	157	6.6	7.5	5.5	6.6	20.2	22.1	16.4	19.7		$19,673	$2,984	$16,690
Edgemere Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7201 North Point Rd	Baltimore	21219	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-7507	387	25	15.4	44.4%	318 (82.2%)	10 (2.6%)	29 (7.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.0%)	55.4	334^th of 859 public elementary schools	61.1%		64.2	277^th of 855 public elementary schools	67.6%	57	42.9	42.9	23.2	35.6	57.1	52.4	42.0	50.0	26.5	$18,694	$2,054	$16,640

Frequently Asked Questions about Sandy Plains Elementary

How many students attend Sandy Plains Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 538 students attended Sandy Plains Elementary.

Is Sandy Plains Elementary a good school?

Sandy Plains Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.9% of Maryland elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Sandy Plains Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sandy Plains Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : General John Stricker Middle
High : Patapsco High and Center for Arts

What is the racial makeup of Sandy Plains Elementary?

Students at Sandy Plains Elementary are 43% White, 22% Hispanic, 22% African American, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Sandy Plains Elementary in?

Baltimore County Public Schools

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