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Baltimore City College Elementary School

3220 The Alameda
Baltimore, MD 21218

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Tel: (410) 396-6557

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Baltimore City College Elementary School serves 1,439 students in grades 9-12.

Baltimore City College Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30% in MD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Baltimore City College Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Baltimore City College Elementary School's student population of 1,439 students has grown by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,439 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

71 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Baltimore City College Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Baltimore City College Elementary School is 0.50, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MD)

Overall Testing Rank

#59 out of 1343 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Baltimore City College Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50%

20%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Baltimore City College 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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

79%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Baltimore City College 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

20:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Baltimore City College Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

10%

20%

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Black

68%

34%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Baltimore City College Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

18%

34%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Baltimore City College Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.50

0.73

This chart display the diversity score of Baltimore City College Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

94%

86%

This chart display graduation rate of Baltimore City College Elementary School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

38%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Baltimore City College Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)

14%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Baltimore City College 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.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Baltimore City Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baltimore City College Elementary School's ranking?

Baltimore City College Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What schools are Baltimore City College Elementary School often compared to?

Baltimore City College Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).

What is the graduation rate of Baltimore City College Elementary School?

The graduation rate of Baltimore City College Elementary School is 94%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.

How many students attend Baltimore City College Elementary School?

1,439 students attend Baltimore City College Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Baltimore City College Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Baltimore City College Elementary School?

Baltimore City College Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does Baltimore City College Elementary School offer ?

Baltimore City College Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Baltimore City College Elementary School part of?

Baltimore City College Elementary School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5 10/31/2020

Baltimore city college is as good as any school. Well, any public school. Public school in Baltimore, at least. I mean, except for maybe Poly.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ezra Pipik

5 4/20/2010

The school has one of the lowest drop out rates in the USA 3%. 70% of graduates attend college

- Posted by Student/Alumni - PBass

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education