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Baltimore City Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 127 public elementary schools serving 58,226 students in Baltimore City Public Schools School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Maryland.
Public Elementary Schools in Baltimore City Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
156 Schools
1,150 Schools
# Students
77,807 Students
615,091 Students
# Teachers
4,937 Teachers
44,095 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Baltimore City Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has decreased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Graduation Rate
69%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.73
# American Indian Students
171 Students
1,715 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
610 Students
40,595 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
12,250 Students
130,326 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
21%
# Black Students
57,792 Students
204,409 Students
% Black Students
74%
33%
# White Students
5,675 Students
203,875 Students
% White Students
7%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
106 Students
887 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,182 Students
33,149 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,766
26,372
# Students in K Grade:
5,579
61,452
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,714
61,676
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,786
63,648
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,848
64,034
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,639
64,411
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,777
65,709
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,567
65,326
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,849
67,040
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,862
68,687
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,554
2,215
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,258
1,599
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,513
1,440
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,095
1,482
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,500 is higher than the state median of $19,738. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,686 is higher than the state median of $18,654. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,673 MM
$17,412 MM
Spending
$1,610 MM
$16,456 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,500
$19,738
Spending / Student
$20,686
$18,654
Best Baltimore City Public Schools School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roland Park Elementary/middle
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5207 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 396-6420
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 396-6420
Grades: PK-8
| 1,365 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Johnson Elementary/middle
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E Heath Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Grades: PK-8
| 491 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
The Green School Of Baltimore
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2851 Kentucky Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Grades: PK-8
| 879 students
Rank: #55.
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1040 William Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1207
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1207
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #66.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Grades: PK-8
| 479 students
Rank: #77.
The Mount Washington School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 Sulgrave Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Grades: K-8
| 534 students
Rank: #88.
Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1425 E Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Grades: PK-8
| 578 students
Rank: #99.
Hampden Elementary/middle
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3608 Chestnut Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Grades: PK-8
| 460 students
Rank: #1010.
Medfield Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4300 Buchanan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1111.
Mount Royal Elementary/middle
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Mcmechen Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Grades: PK-8
| 782 students
Rank: #1212.
City Neighbors Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Grades: K-8
| 231 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Grades: 1-8
| 37 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middle
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1919 N Broadway Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-4325
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-4325
Grades: 1-6
| 25 students
Rank: #1616.
Hamilton Elementary/middle
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Old Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6375
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6375
Grades: PK-8
| 850 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Grades: PK-8
| 539 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
City Neighbors Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Raspe Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Grades: K-8
| 233 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Midtown Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1398 W Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Grades: K-8
| 198 students
Rank: #2121.
The Crossroads School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
802 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Rank: #2222.
Baltimore International West
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Sidehill Road
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 278-9417
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 278-9417
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Rank: #2323.
Baltimore International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Frankford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Grades: K-8
| 763 students
Rank: #2424.
Violetville Elementary/middle
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1207 Pine Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-1416
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-1416
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
Rank: #2525.
Cross Country Elementary/middle
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Grades: PK-8
| 674 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Margaret Brent Elementary/middle
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E 26th Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6509
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6509
Grades: PK-8
| 280 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Wolfe Street Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 S Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9140
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9140
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Yorkwood Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5931 Yorkwood Road
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 396-6364
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 396-6364
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Billie Holiday Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W Mosher Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0506
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0506
Grades: PK-2
| 215 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
William S. Baer School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 N Warwick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Grades: PK-12
| 143 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Glenmount Elementary/middle
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6211 Walther Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 396-6366
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 396-6366
Grades: PK-8
| 682 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Green Street Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 N Hilton Street
Baltimore, MD 21229
(443) 642-2068
Baltimore, MD 21229
(443) 642-2068
Grades: 6-12
| 865 students
Rank: #3333.
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
128 W Franklin Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-2048
Grades: 6-12
| 524 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Armistead Gardens Elementary/middle
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5001 E Eager Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Grades: PK-8
| 743 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Kipp Harmony Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 291-2583
Grades: K-8
| 1,486 students
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