City Neighbors Hamilton

5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 235 students in grades Kindergarten-8, City Neighbors Hamilton 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

City Neighbors Hamilton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

City Neighbors Hamilton's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

City Neighbors Hamilton ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of City Neighbors Hamilton is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#792 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
25%
35-39%
45%
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
54%
33%
White
33%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
15%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is City Neighbors Hamilton's ranking?
City Neighbors Hamilton is ranked #792 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend City Neighbors Hamilton?
235 students attend City Neighbors Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of City Neighbors Hamilton students are Black, 33% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Neighbors Hamilton?
City Neighbors Hamilton has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does City Neighbors Hamilton offer ?
City Neighbors Hamilton offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is City Neighbors Hamilton part of?
City Neighbors Hamilton is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is City Neighbors Hamilton located?
City Neighbors Hamilton is located in the Mosher neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Mosher.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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