Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Morrell Park 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 is 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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-8
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morrell Park Elementary/Middle serves the southwest part of Baltimore, MD, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the farthest distance to the zone's edge being about 0.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morrell Park Elementary Middle School's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
451 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morrell Park Elementary Middle 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 Morrell Park Elementary Middle School is 0.68, 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
#1201 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
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 Morrell Park Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Morrell Park Elementary Middle School is ranked #1201 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Morrell Park Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Morrell Park Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick Elementary School, Violetville Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Morrell Park Elementary Middle School?
451 students attend Morrell Park Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Morrell Park Elementary Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morrell Park Elementary Middle School?
Morrell Park Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morrell Park Elementary Middle School offer ?
Morrell Park Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Morrell Park Elementary Middle School part of?
Morrell Park Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Morrell Park Elementary Middle School located?
Morrell Park Elementary Middle School is located in the Morrell Park neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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