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Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet

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Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet ranks 100 th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

100^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet is a public magnet school in Baltimore, MD, serving 395 students in grades PK-5 and is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 58.7% of students proficient in math and 75% proficient in English Language Arts—nearly three times the district average. It also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.5%, compared to the district average of 25.6% and rates exceeding 50% at nearby schools like White Oak School. Cromwell Valley is a top-tier school, ranking in the 88th percentile statewide, and it achieves these results while serving a diverse student body with a moderate free/reduced lunch rate of 31.4%. This places it in a unique middle ground economically—more affluent than schools like Halstead Academy (78.5% free/reduced lunch) but less so than top performers like Rodgers Forge Elementary (9.5%).

What truly sets Cromwell Valley apart is its effectiveness with students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who perform at the 90th percentile statewide—outpacing even the school's white students. This demonstrates a powerful "magnet effect" that creates equitable outcomes for all. While nearby schools like Oakleigh Elementary and Pleasant Plains Elementary spend more per student, they achieve far lower results, showing that Cromwell Valley's success comes from how its resources are used within its specialized program. The school has also shown remarkable resilience, maintaining strong performance even through pandemic disruptions, and its low absenteeism reflects a highly engaged community. For parents, this school offers a rare combination of elite academics, equity, and stability in a diverse setting.

395

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,463

Per pupil spending ?

31.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

825 Providence Rd
Baltimore, MD 21286

(410) 887-4888

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Students who attend Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet usually attend:

Middle:	Loch Raven Technical Academy
High:	Loch Raven High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.5%

White:

33.2%

Hispanic:

8.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (65% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Maryland elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Baltimore County Public Schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg34%

Maryland avg39%

100^th of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

17^th of 108Elementary Schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools

18^th of 24Baltimore County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	88.6	100 of 865	88.4%	★★★★☆
2025	89.9	91 of 865	89.5%	★★★★☆
2024	90.3	75 of 859	91.3%	★★★★★
2023	81.4	152 of 855	82.2%	★★★★☆
2022	73.0	236 of 862	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	71.8	170 of 802	78.8%	★★★★☆
2019	83.5	138 of 853	83.8%	★★★★☆
2018	79.7	173 of 857	79.8%	★★★★☆
2017	88.0	107 of 847	87.4%	★★★★☆
2016	90.1	85 of 845	89.9%	★★★★★
2015	78.1	178 of 859	79.3%	★★★★☆
2014	79.9	147 of 867	83.0%	★★★★☆
2013	81.4	112 of 847	86.8%	★★★★☆
2012	83.1	64 of 857	92.5%	★★★★★
2011	83.3	70 of 853	91.8%	★★★★★
2010	84.6	64 of 855	92.5%	★★★★★
2009	84.6	63 of 850	92.6%	★★★★★
2008	83.7	75 of 838	91.1%	★★★★★
2007	5.4	773 of 818	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	3.0	784 of 804	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	2.2	786 of 805	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	4.5	764 of 803	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	66.1	85 of 504	83.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	67.5	167 of 796	79.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	70.8	57 of 546	89.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	71.7	160 of 788	79.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	70.4	139 of 528	73.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)90th percentile+11 vs school

African American (2021)83rd percentile+4 vs school

Male (2021)80th percentile~ school

Female (2021)79th percentile~ school

White (2021)74th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts75%+23 vs state

Mathematics59%+32 vs state

Science54%+22 vs state

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by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, April 15, 2009

My child attends CVE. Very involved parents. Very good teachers. This school has a dedicated and caring staff. This school is a magnet program, students are selected by lottery after completing a brief application. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	825 Providence Rd	Baltimore	21286	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 887-4888	395	25	16.1	31.4%	131 (33.2%)	172 (43.5%)	35 (8.9%)	31 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.6%)	88.6	100^th of 865 public elementary schools	88.4%		89.9	91^st of 865 public elementary schools	89.5%	9	58.9	65.5	51.7	58.7	62.5	82.8	79.3	75.0	54.4	$19,463	$1,377	$18,085
Pleasant Plains Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8300 Pleasant Plains Rd	Towson	21286	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 809-3549	575	35	16.6	70.1%	70 (12.2%)	280 (48.7%)	173 (30.1%)	8 (1.4%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.4%)	21.4	665^th of 865 public elementary schools	23.1%		19.2	696^th of 865 public elementary schools	19.5%	31	29.2	14.9	11.3	18.5	34.8	17.6	28.9	27.7	17.3	$20,133	$2,461	$17,672
Home Assignments-Elementary	Public	K-5	105 W. Chesapeake Avenue	Towson	21204	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-3222	1			—	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$5,875	$439	$5,436
Hampton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1115 Charmuth Rd	Lutherville	21093	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-3205	555	36	15.2	33.3%	294 (53.0%)	136 (24.5%)	44 (7.9%)	42 (7.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.5%)	77	207^th of 865 public elementary schools	76.1%		83.3	150^th of 865 public elementary schools	82.7%	57	46.8	59.2	38.3	47.8	65.1	63.3	63.6	64.0	45.8	$16,417	$1,055	$15,362
Oakleigh Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 White Oak Ave	Baltimore	21234	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-5238	452	34	13.1	73.5%	47 (10.4%)	244 (54.0%)	110 (24.3%)	22 (4.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.2%)	26.6	612^th of 865 public elementary schools	29.2%		23.5	633^rd of 865 public elementary schools	26.8%	21	24.6	15.9	19.4	19.8	34.5	29.0	38.2	33.8	19.7	$20,697	$2,670	$18,027
Stoneleigh Elementary	Public	K-5	900 Pemberton Rd	Baltimore	21212	Baltimore city	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-3600	645	39	16.4	18.4%	427 (66.2%)	93 (14.4%)	65 (10.1%)	30 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.5%)	91.2	80^th of 865 public elementary schools	90.8%		90.6	86^th of 865 public elementary schools	90.1%	6	65.3	55.9	56.5	59.3	71.8	73.0	80.9	75.2	67.2	$15,947	$1,109	$14,838
White Oak School	Public	K-5	8401 Leefield Rd	Parkville	21234	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-5378	60	37	1.6	71.7%	22 (36.7%)	26 (43.3%)	4 (6.7%)	3 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.3%)								(n/a)	18.2			8.3	9.1			4.4
Halstead Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1111 Halstead Rd	Baltimore	21234	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-3210	489	30	16.1	78.5%	14 (2.9%)	372 (76.1%)	84 (17.2%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	13.9	765^th of 865 public elementary schools	11.6%		11.9	810^th of 865 public elementary schools	6.4%	45	25.4	13.8	7.0	14.9	27.1	15.4	11.3	17.4	12.7	$20,164	$2,703	$17,461
Rodgers Forge Elementary	Public	K-5	250 Dumbarton Rd	Baltimore	21212	Baltimore city	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-3582	412	24	17.0	9.5%	292 (70.9%)	29 (7.0%)	22 (5.3%)	33 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (8.5%)	98.5	6^th of 865 public elementary schools	99.3%		98.2	7^th of 865 public elementary schools	99.2%	1	90.2	76.2	81.4	81.9	93.3	84.3	87.9	88.1	81.4	$19,124	$1,159	$17,965
Villa Cresta Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 Rader Ave	Baltimore	21234	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-5275	609	42	14.6	52.9%	212 (34.8%)	200 (32.8%)	118 (19.4%)	18 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (9.5%)	49.6	414^th of 865 public elementary schools	52.1%		42.7	467^th of 865 public elementary schools	46.0%	53	40.4	27.5	29.1	32.4	46.5	41.1	48.5	45.5	35.6	$18,867	$1,392	$17,476

Frequently Asked Questions about Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet

How many students attend Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet?

In the 2024-25 school year, 395 students attended Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet.

What schools do graduates of Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet attend?

Students who attend Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet usually go on to attend:

Middle : Loch Raven Technical Academy
High : Loch Raven High

What district is Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet in?

Baltimore County Public Schools

Is Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet a good school?

Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet ranks 100^th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet?

Students at Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet are 44% African American, 33% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

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