Guilford Elementary Middle School (Closed 2023)

4520 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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)
Total Students
262 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
(20-21)
≤5%
20%
(20-21)
6-9%
36%
(20-21)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
24%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Black
97%
32%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.06

Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
70.2%
23.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
46%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
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 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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