Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle

820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 37 students in grades 1-8, Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle's student population of 37 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Lois T. Murray 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 Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle is 0.28, 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
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State Level (MD)
#686 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
20%
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≤20%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
3%
21%
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Black
84%
33%
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White
13%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.28
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
16%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle's ranking?
Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle is ranked #686 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle often compared to?
Lois T. Murray Elementary/middleis often viewed alongside schools like Leith Walk Elementary/middle, Northwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle?
37 students attend Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle?
Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle offer ?
Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle part of?
Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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