Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, City Springs Elementary Middle 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
City Springs Elementary Middle School's student population of 483 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
483 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
School Motto
“It’s not a color. It’s an attitude!”
School Rankings
City Springs Elementary Middle 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 City Springs Elementary Middle School is 0.26, 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
#1268 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
24%
Black
86%
32%
White
4%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City Springs Elementary Middle School's ranking?
City Springs Elementary Middle School is ranked #1268 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are City Springs Elementary Middle School often compared to?
City Springs Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Belair-edison School, Govans Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend City Springs Elementary Middle School?
483 students attend City Springs Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of City Springs Elementary Middle School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of City Springs Elementary Middle School?
City Springs Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does City Springs Elementary Middle School offer ?
City Springs Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is City Springs Elementary Middle School part of?
City Springs Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is City Springs Elementary Middle School located?
City Springs Elementary Middle School is located in the Washington Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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