Patapsco Elementary Middle School serves 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
302 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
23%
Black
99%
33%
White
n/a
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
How many students attend Patapsco Elementary Middle School?
302 students attend Patapsco Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Patapsco Elementary Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patapsco Elementary Middle School?
Patapsco Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patapsco Elementary Middle School offer ?
Patapsco Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Patapsco Elementary Middle School part of?
Patapsco Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.
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