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Northwood Elementary School vs. Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School

Should you attend Northwood Elementary School or Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Northwood Elementary School
5201 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Northwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Northwood 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 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 35 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Type
n/a
Special
Grades Offered
PK-7
K-8
Total Students
586 students
35 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
71% | 29%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
9 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
4:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1028 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#990 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
69
-
Kindergarten Students
87
1
Grade 1 Students
95
2
Grade 2 Students
79
3
Grade 3 Students
75
5
Grade 4 Students
86
1
Grade 5 Students
93
5
Grade 6 Students
1
4
Grade 7 Students
1
9
Grade 8 Students
-
5

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
91%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.20
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(14-15 School Year Data)
16%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore City 51爆料s and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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