D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Sandy Plains Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 8330 Kavanagh Rd, Baltimore, MD 21222
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 13th percentile in Maryland
Growth
C
Students gain 0.94 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 26th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maryland schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
532
Students
enrolled
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%13/1003.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%26/100Students gain 0.94 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.54 in 2009–19; 37th percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 80% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maryland schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +2 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maryland. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency11% (−33 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency10% (−27 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maryland state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White12%12%reading -47 pts, math -45 pts1st percentile (list)
Black5%15%reading -25 pts, math -8 pts9th percentile (list)
Hispanic5%5%reading -23 pts, math -20 pts0th percentile (list)
Multiracial15%5%reading -35 pts, math -41 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -14 pts, math -15 pts4th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8330 Kavanagh Rd
City Baltimore
ZIP Code 21222
District 2400120
NCES School ID 240012000470
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 21222

Understanding the community around Sandy Plains Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,483
Per Capita Income $30,284
Poverty Rate 17.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%
High School or Higher 85.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $186,100
Median Rent $1,321
Owner-Occupied 62.4%
Renter-Occupied 37.6%
View full data for ZIP 21222 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sandy Plains Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 41.4%
Hispanic/Latino 22.7%
Black 22.0%
Two or More Races 11.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 532
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sandy Plains Elementary?
Sandy Plains Elementary has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sandy Plains Elementary?
Sandy Plains Elementary has 532 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does Sandy Plains Elementary serve?
Sandy Plains Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sandy Plains Elementary receive per student?
Sandy Plains Elementary receives $18,242 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sandy Plains Elementary in 21222 ▼
Avg Home Value
$229,084
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,449
1-Year Change
+1.8%
% Renters
37.6%

Other Schools in 21222

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026