Gardenville Elementary School

5300 Belair Road
Baltimore, MD 21206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gardenville 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 97% 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: 228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gardenville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Gardenville Elementary School's student population of 228 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Gardenville 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 Gardenville Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1255 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Gardenville Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gardenville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gardenville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Gardenville Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Gardenville Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
21%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Gardenville Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
89%
33%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Gardenville Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
3%
34%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Gardenville Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Gardenville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.21
This chart display the diversity score of Gardenville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gardenville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gardenville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gardenville Elementary School's ranking?
Gardenville Elementary School is ranked #1255 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Gardenville Elementary School often compared to?
Gardenville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmwood Elementary School, Furley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 Gardenville Elementary School?
228 students attend Gardenville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Gardenville Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardenville Elementary School?
Gardenville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gardenville Elementary School offer ?
Gardenville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gardenville Elementary School part of?
Gardenville Elementary School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Gardenville Elementary School located?
Gardenville Elementary School is located in the Waltherson neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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