Maiden Choice School

maidenchoicees.bcps.org/

118 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Maiden Choice School, located in the Arbutus area of Baltimore County, is a specialized educational institution that serves students with a wide range of complex learning and developmental needs. As part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system, the school is dedicated to providing a highly structured and supportive environment where students—often those with significant cognitive, physical, or communication disabilities—receive individualized instruction tailored to their unique academic and functional goals.

The school’s philosophy emphasizes the development of life skills, independence, and social integration within a nurturing atmosphere. By utilizing small class sizes and a multidisciplinary team approach—which includes educators, therapists, and support staff—Maiden Choice creates a holistic learning experience designed to help each student reach their maximum potential. Through its focus on personal growth and community connection, the school remains a vital resource for families in the region seeking specialized educational programming.

118

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

5.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maiden Choice School
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	8
Black	65
Asian	16
American Indian	1

Black
65 (55.1%)
White
28 (23.7%)
Asian
16 (13.6%)
Hispanic
8 (6.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)887-1431
Website:	http://maidenchoicees.bcps.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	118
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 4

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 11

Grade 8 9

Grade 9 8