Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bay-brook 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay-brook Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bay-brook Elementary Middle School's student population of 710 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bay-brook Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay-brook Elementary Middle School is 0.60, 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
#1346 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
37%
22%
Black
51%
33%
White
9%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay-brook Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Bay-brook Elementary Middle School is ranked #1346 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Bay-brook Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Bay-brook Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arundel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Bay-brook Elementary Middle School?
710 students attend Bay-brook Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Bay-brook Elementary Middle School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay-brook Elementary Middle School?
Bay-brook Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bay-brook Elementary Middle School offer ?
Bay-brook Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay-brook Elementary Middle School part of?
Bay-brook Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Bay-brook Elementary Middle School located?
Bay-brook Elementary Middle School is located in the Brooklyn Homes neighborhood of Brooklyn, MD.
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