The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in English language arts. The lowest is 19% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Woodbridge Elementary
Woodbridge Elementary serves students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school within the Baltimore County Public Schools district. The school sits in the southwestern portion of Baltimore County, in a residential area near the city line that gives it a suburban pocket feel while remaining part of the larger Baltimore metropolitan context. Data on the school's own website and specific program offerings was not available, so this account relies on state testing results and district-wide context.
The student body is diverse. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, which places the school in a higher-need category. Among racial and ethnic groups, the largest share of students identifies as Asian, followed by Black students, then Hispanic students, with a smaller percentage of White students and a very small number identifying as two or more races. This composition is distinct from many elementary schools in the county and shapes the peer environment a child experiences daily.
On the 2024-2025 Maryland state assessments, Woodbridge Elementary's results present a mixed picture that a parent will want to examine closely by grade level. In English language arts, third and fourth graders posted proficiency rates above the midpoint, with a moderate share of students meeting the Levels 3-4 threshold. Fifth graders in ELA reached a similar but slightly lower level. In math, the pattern was more uneven. Third graders performed well, with a solid majority scoring proficient. Fourth graders came in a step lower, while fifth grade math showed a marked decline, with a much smaller share of students reaching proficiency. Science results for fifth graders were notably low, with a small percentage scoring proficient. Because the state's assessment system uses the same test across all Maryland public schools, these scores allow direct comparison to other county schools, though the available data did not provide a county-level average for this school year. The downward trajectory in math from third to fifth grade is a pattern a parent may want to discuss with the school to understand how instruction and support change across the upper elementary years.
The school offers no high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Similarly, data on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, and staff qualifications were not present in the available records, which limits a full picture of the school environment. A parent may want to ask the school directly about attendance patterns and teacher experience.
Baltimore County Public Schools has introduced several district-wide changes that affect Woodbridge. A new elementary literacy curriculum aligned with the science of reading was adopted starting in the 2023-2024 school year, which means the school is now in its second year of this instructional shift. The district also implemented a cell phone policy that restricts phone use during the school day, though at the elementary level this is less disruptive than for older grades. The Blueprint for Maryland's Future is funneling additional state funding into the district for pre-K expansion, teacher salary increases, and college and career readiness programs; at Woodbridge, this could affect early childhood offerings and support staffing. Voters also approved a bond issue for school safety upgrades, which includes improvements like secure entrances that apply to all district schools.
Housing in the area around Woodbridge Elementary reflects typical values for the metropolitan region, with home prices and rents near the state median. The economic context nationally shows a moderate mortgage rate and a stable unemployment rate, which are relevant for any family considering a move into the attendance zone. The school's location in southwestern Baltimore County offers access to the broader Baltimore job market, anchored by Johns Hopkins Hospital and University, the Port of Baltimore, and the Inner Harbor commercial district.
For a family assessing this school, the standout strength is a diverse student body and solid third-grade performance in both reading and math, while the soft spots are the declining math proficiency by fifth grade and the low science results. The gaps in the data mean a parent should seek more information directly from the school on discipline, attendance, and staffing. Woodbridge Elementary fits a family looking for an inclusive elementary school within a large district that is investing in literacy reform and safety infrastructure, but who also wants to dig into how the school supports students in upper elementary math and science.
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