At a glance
Reported students
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
2.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland middle enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 228 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
520
Meadowood Education Center: 29 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
2.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 5
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 0.6:1
What the reported data says about Meadowood Education Center
Meadowood Education Center is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Baltimore. It is one of 177 current school records connected to Baltimore County Public Schools. NCES reports 29 students for 2024–25.
Among 228 middle schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 777 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 2.1:1, below the Maryland median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (72.4%) and White (10.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 20%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Meadowood Education Center
- 1How do the reported 2.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 20%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.3%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black72.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Baltimore County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Crossroads Center
Middle · Grades 06–08
32 reported students
Woodlawn Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
522 reported students
Sparrows Point Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
555 reported students
Dundalk Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
598 reported students
Windsor Mill Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
606 reported students
Lansdowne Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
661 reported students
Public schools near Meadowood Education Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Academy Middle · Baltimore County Public Schools | 06–08 | 842 | 1.2 mi |
| Woodlawn Middle Middle · Baltimore County Public Schools | 06–08 | 522 | 1.3 mi |
| Sudbrook Magnet Middle Middle · Baltimore County Public Schools | 06–08 | 821 | 3 mi |
| Catonsville Middle Middle · Baltimore County Public Schools | 06–08 | 818 | 3.6 mi |
| Northwest Academy of Health Sciences Middle · Baltimore County Public Schools | 06–08 | 808 | 3.7 mi |
| Katherine Johnson Global Academy Middle · Baltimore City Public Schools | 03–08 | 473 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Meadowood Education Center
What grades does Meadowood Education Center serve?
Meadowood Education Center reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school (alternative school) in Baltimore County Public Schools.
How many students attend Meadowood Education Center?
Meadowood Education Center reported 29 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 228 Maryland middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 5 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Meadowood Education Center?
The calculated ratio is 2.1:1, based on 29 students and 14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Meadowood Education Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Meadowood Education Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Baltimore County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Meadowood Education Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Meadowood Education Center in?
Meadowood Education Center is part of Baltimore County Public Schools, based in Towson, MD, which operates 177 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Meadowood Education Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southwest Academy (1.2 mi), Woodlawn Middle (1.3 mi), Sudbrook Magnet Middle (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.