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Windsor Hills Elementary/Middle School

Public | PK-8 | 249 students

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3 stars

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Posted February 23, 2012

I am a former student and now a resident of the community. I find that the school is achieving it's goals and is open to community involvement. Vincent Greene


Posted April 17, 2011

I am not crazy about this school at all. My daughter started in pre-K and I should have known then to take her out of there. Ms. Alexander is the nastiest teacher I've ever encountered. My daughter is now in second grade and I will not be sending her back there next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 4, 2010

Both my children attended this school Fall 09-Summer 10. I was not happy with the school at all. The children are out of control and unruly. My son was shoved into a book case by another student and had to get 9 stitches in his head. Both my children were coming home and telling me about foul language they heard in the school, and even joked about "smoking weed". Huh? Mind you, they were both in pre k and 1st grade. I did not care for my daughter's pre-k teacher at all. She had a nasty attitude. Needless to say, my children will not be attending that school again in the Fall.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 19, 2009

I used to attend this school as a child and the curriculum ( to me) was better then. My son currently attends Windsor hills and I think overall compared to some public schools it is still a good school. I do think it's time for a new principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2008

My daughter attends this school and I will not allow my son to attend the school. They do not differentiate and they run the school like a special education center. There's no support for children who function above grade level and the principle alienates the parents. They are disorganized with poor follow-up. I have heard of worse situations, but this was very disappointing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 15, 2005

I agree with Chris This is the best elementary school in Maryland. Andrew Page Former student Go Shining Stars
—Submitted by Andrew, a former student


Posted February 1, 2005

This school rules. It is the best school in Maryland.
—Submitted by Christopher Harris, a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

21 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
17%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
67%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 98% 38%
Hispanic 1% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 6%
White 0% 46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 80%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4001 Alto Rd
Baltimore, MD 21216
Phone: (410) 396-0595

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