School Overview
Meadowood Education Center, located in the Gwynn Oak area of Baltimore County, serves as a specialized learning environment within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. Unlike a traditional neighborhood middle school, Meadowood is designed to provide alternative educational pathways and behavioral support services for students who require a more structured, individualized approach to their academic and social-emotional development. The school focuses on helping students overcome barriers to learning by integrating personalized instruction with therapeutic or behavioral interventions, aiming to transition them back into their home schools or prepare them for future academic success.

The environment at Meadowood emphasizes smaller class sizes and a multidisciplinary team approach, involving teachers, counselors, and support staff who work closely to monitor student progress. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the center strives to improve student attendance, foster positive behavior, and raise academic achievement through a curriculum that aligns with BCPS standards while addressing the unique needs of the student population. Through these targeted efforts, Meadowood plays a vital role in ensuring that all students in the district have access to a safe and effective learning experience regardless of the challenges they may face.
19
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
1.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
121.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadowood Education Center
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic5
Black13
Two or More1
  • Black
    13 (68.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (26.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (5.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone: (443)809-6888
Website: http://meadowoodms.bcps.org
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 19
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 1.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 23
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 14

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Meadowood Education Center
Grade Student Count
Grade 75
Grade 814
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Meadowood Education Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female421.1%
Male1578.9%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)