Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Curtis Bay Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Curtis Bay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Curtis Bay Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Curtis Bay Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curtis Bay Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1255 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
40%
33%
White
23%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curtis Bay Elementary School's ranking?
Curtis Bay Elementary School is ranked #1255 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Curtis Bay Elementary School?
416 students attend Curtis Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Curtis Bay Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curtis Bay Elementary School?
Curtis Bay Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Curtis Bay Elementary School offer ?
Curtis Bay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Curtis Bay Elementary School part of?
Curtis Bay Elementary School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 1/17/2015
I have an autistic 5th grader currently enrolled in this school. When we moved here three years ago, I originally had misgivings about enrolling him here--his last school (Maree Farring, #203) had recommended institutionalizing him, and I expected the same from CBEMS. Three years after starting there, he is now doing 5th grade level math and reading at 75% accuracy, and his teachers have strenuously objected to the suggestion of institutionalization. Although I no longer work in the area, I have elected to deal with a 2 hour commute to work rather than relocate and remove my son from this school.
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