Cross Country Elementary/middle

6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 674 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cross Country Elementary/middle 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 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 674 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cross Country Elementary/middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Cross Country Elementary/middle's student population of 674 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
674 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Cross Country Elementary/middle ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cross Country Elementary/middle is 0.36, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#996 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
20%
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18%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
18%
21%
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Black
78%
33%
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White
3%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cross Country Elementary/middle 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.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cross Country Elementary/middle's ranking?
Cross Country Elementary/middle is ranked #996 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cross Country Elementary/middle often compared to?
Cross Country Elementary/middleis often viewed alongside schools like Arlington Elementary School, Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Cross Country Elementary/middle?
674 students attend Cross Country Elementary/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cross Country Elementary/middle students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cross Country Elementary/middle?
Cross Country Elementary/middle has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cross Country Elementary/middle offer ?
Cross Country Elementary/middle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cross Country Elementary/middle part of?
Cross Country Elementary/middle is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   1/11/2008
I miss Cross Country it was the best school i ever attended.....I love you Mr.Riley thanks for everything P.s Lillian Scott
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 674 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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