Serving 911 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, The Belair-edison 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 20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 911 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brehms Lane Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Baltimore, MD, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being around 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Belair-edison School's student population of 911 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
911 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Motto
The Afya Way
School Rankings
The Belair-edison 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 The Belair-edison School is 0.17, 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
#1220 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
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)
8%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
91%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
31%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
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 The Belair-edison School's ranking?
The Belair-edison School is ranked #1220 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are The Belair-edison School often compared to?
The Belair-edison Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like City Springs Elementary Middle 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 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend The Belair-edison School?
911 students attend The Belair-edison School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of The Belair-edison School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Belair-edison School?
The Belair-edison School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Belair-edison School offer ?
The Belair-edison School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Belair-edison School part of?
The Belair-edison School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is The Belair-edison School located?
The Belair-edison School is located in the Belair Edison neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 2 other public schools located in Belair Edison.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
School Closed for Students- Professional Development
October 16, 2026 (Friday)
Last Day of Quarter 1
October 23, 2026 (Friday)
First Day of Quarter 2
October 26, 2026 (Monday)
School Closed - Election Day
November 03, 2026 (Tuesday)
School Closed - Professional Development
November 06, 2026 (Friday)
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