City Springs Elementary Middle School

100 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, City Springs 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 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

City Springs Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

City Springs Elementary Middle School's student population of 452 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

City Springs 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 City Springs Elementary Middle School is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1217 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of City Springs Elementary Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
5%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of City Springs Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of City Springs Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of City Springs Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of City Springs Elementary Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in City Springs Elementary Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
92%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in City Springs Elementary Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in City Springs Elementary Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in City Springs Elementary Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of City Springs Elementary Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in City Springs Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in City Springs Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is City Springs Elementary Middle School's ranking?
City Springs Elementary Middle School is ranked #1217 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are City Springs Elementary Middle School often compared to?
City Springs Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Belair-edison School, Govans 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 25% MD state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend City Springs Elementary Middle School?
452 students attend City Springs Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of City Springs Elementary Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Springs Elementary Middle School?
City Springs Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does City Springs Elementary Middle School offer ?
City Springs Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is City Springs Elementary Middle School part of?
City Springs Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is City Springs Elementary Middle School located?
City Springs Elementary Middle School is located in the Washington Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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