Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Guilford 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
24%
Black
97%
32%
White
n/a
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted70.2%
23.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Guilford Elementary Middle School?
262 students attend Guilford Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Guilford Elementary Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guilford Elementary Middle School?
Guilford Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Guilford Elementary Middle School offer ?
Guilford Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Guilford Elementary Middle School part of?
Guilford Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.
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