Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Samuel F. B. Morse Elementary 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
81%
33%
White
14%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
98%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
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 41% MD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average).
How many students attend Samuel F. B. Morse Elementary School?
327 students attend Samuel F. B. Morse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Samuel F. B. Morse Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel F. B. Morse Elementary School?
Samuel F. B. Morse Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Samuel F. B. Morse Elementary School offer ?
Samuel F. B. Morse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Samuel F. B. Morse Elementary School part of?
Samuel F. B. Morse Elementary School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.
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