Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Curtis Bay 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 10-14% (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 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Curtis Bay Elementary serves the southeastern part of its school district in Brooklyn, MD, covering an area of approximately 8.7 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest point being 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Curtis Bay Elementary School's student population of 470 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Curtis Bay 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 Curtis Bay Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1138 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
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
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curtis Bay Elementary School's ranking?
Curtis Bay Elementary School is ranked #1138 out of 1,338 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?
10-14% 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 Curtis Bay Elementary School?
470 students attend Curtis Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Curtis Bay Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Curtis Bay Elementary School?
Curtis Bay Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Curtis Bay Elementary School offer ?
Curtis Bay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Curtis Bay Elementary School part of?
Curtis Bay Elementary School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Curtis Bay Elementary School located?
Curtis Bay Elementary School is located in the Curtis Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Curtis Bay.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I have an autistic 5th grader currently enrolled in this school. When we moved here three years ago, I originally had misgivings about enrolling him here--his last school (Maree Farring, #203) had recommended institutionalizing him, and I expected the same from CBEMS. Three years after starting there, he is now doing 5th grade level math and reading at 75% accuracy, and his teachers have strenuously objected to the suggestion of institutionalization. Although I no longer work in the area, I have elected to deal with a 2 hour commute to work rather than relocate and remove my son from this school.
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