Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cecil 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cecil Elementary serves the northeast part of Baltimore, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cecil Elementary School's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
348 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Quality education for all students.
School Rankings
Cecil Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cecil Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1275 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
24%
Black
94%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Yellow and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cecil Elementary School's ranking?
Cecil Elementary School is ranked #1275 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cecil Elementary School often compared to?
Cecil Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington 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 27% MD state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Cecil Elementary School?
348 students attend Cecil Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cecil Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cecil Elementary School?
Cecil Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cecil Elementary School offer ?
Cecil Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cecil Elementary School part of?
Cecil Elementary School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Cecil Elementary School located?
Cecil Elementary School is located in the East Baltimore Midway neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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