4406 Old Court Rd #A
Pikesville, MD 21208

Haven’t had any issues so far with my student there. Behavioral or Academic. I am highly surprised at the low GS rating and lack of proficiency in many subjects though, that area needs def improvement. Huge Plus: Students have a lot of motivation and school spirit in their Extracurricular and Athletic Programs.

This school is ok, I have had several issues swept under the rug. There’s a lot lacking, the teachers for lower grades are great but once your child gets to 4th and 5th it goes way down hill. Not impressed this year at all. There’s also no field trips and communication is terrible.

Northwest is the Medical Career Magnet School for the county, is also the zone school for this the area. Do not be mislead by the title MAGNET. The majority of the zone students coming out of elementary schools unable to get into magnet programs of their choice is a factor. That's important to remember because the MAP measurements could be skewed to read better because of the presents of magnet students, or worst because there isn't enough of them to carry the school over the expected percentage of what would be considered an institution of the highest degree of well educated students, as expected for a suburban middle school. Diversity is getting worst...not better. The involuntary segregation is really no ones fault by design. The area is primarily made up of middle income parents doing well enough to have a home, or apartment in the area, but have better plans for their funds such as a college education, moving to another house, or a really great retirement. BCPS is stuck on a model that keeps the students from realizing small joys such things as a choice. Northwest does it's best to teach all students the required format for middle school, but in my opinion BCPS could do more to support the students at this school. The so-called magnet lottery is not fair draw- don't have direct proof...just a feeling. Teachers everywhere are being under paid, schools are under staff (preferred level). Keep the faith that, All will come out alright for the student. Like the future, the work is their responsibility.