Schools in Zip Code 21133

The five public schools in zip code 21133 (Randallstown, MD) serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade within the Baltimore County Public Schools district, an area characterized by high economic disadvantage and significant academic challenges, though with notable bright spots.

Church Lane Elementary is the standout performer, earning a 3-star rating and leading the area in math proficiency (33.3%) while also having the highest per-student spending ($22,537) and the lowest student-teacher ratio (13.7:1). In contrast, Randallstown Elementary excels in English Language Arts (49.4% proficient), the only school in the zip code to exceed the district average in that subject. Randallstown High presents a paradox: despite the lowest test scores (just 2.5% math proficiency) and a 30% chronic absenteeism rate, it boasts a strong 92.7% graduation rate and a low 4.9% dropout rate, suggesting effective retention strategies. Deer Park Middle Magnet School shows a concerning "math cliff," with proficiency dropping from 8.7% in 6th grade to just 2.5% in 7th grade. Hernwood Elementary, despite high spending ($21,850 per student), ranks as the lowest-performing elementary school in the area.

Overall, the zip code averages 16.0% math proficiency and 41.4% ELA proficiency, both well below state averages. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.9%, with Randallstown Elementary (18.0%) and Deer Park Middle (18.4%) having the lowest rates. The most striking takeaway is that spending does not guarantee success, as Church Lane Elementary effectively translates its resources into results while Hernwood Elementary does not, highlighting the critical role of how funds are utilized.