Margaret Brent Elementary/middle

100 E 26th Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Margaret Brent Elementary/middle 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Margaret Brent Elementary/middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Margaret Brent Elementary/middle's student population of 280 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Margaret Brent Elementary/middle 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 Margaret Brent Elementary/middle is 0.64, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MD)
#1020 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
20%
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10-14%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
33%
21%
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Black
49%
33%
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White
11%
34%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
16%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Margaret Brent Elementary/middle's ranking?
Margaret Brent Elementary/middle is ranked #1020 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Margaret Brent Elementary/middle often compared to?
Margaret Brent Elementary/middleis often viewed alongside schools like Montebello Elementary/middle, Waverly Elementary/middle by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Margaret Brent Elementary/middle?
280 students attend Margaret Brent Elementary/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Margaret Brent Elementary/middle students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Brent Elementary/middle?
Margaret Brent Elementary/middle has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Margaret Brent Elementary/middle offer ?
Margaret Brent Elementary/middle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaret Brent Elementary/middle part of?
Margaret Brent Elementary/middle is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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