Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sinclair Lane 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sinclair Lane Elementary serves the eastern part of Baltimore, MD, covering an area of approximately one square mile. The school is typically a 5-10 minute drive for families within the zone, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sinclair Lane Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sinclair Lane Elementary 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 Sinclair Lane Elementary School is 0.23, 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
#1299 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
24%
Black
87%
32%
White
n/a
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sinclair Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Sinclair Lane Elementary School is ranked #1299 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Sinclair Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Sinclair Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Furley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Sinclair Lane Elementary School?
269 students attend Sinclair Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sinclair Lane Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sinclair Lane Elementary School?
Sinclair Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sinclair Lane Elementary School offer ?
Sinclair Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sinclair Lane Elementary School part of?
Sinclair Lane Elementary School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Sinclair Lane Elementary School located?
Sinclair Lane Elementary School is located in the Belair Edison neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 2 other public schools located in Belair Edison.
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