Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School

300 Pontiac Avenue
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Maree Garnett Farring 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 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 694 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School's student population of 694 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
694 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Maree Garnett Farring 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 Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School is 0.59, 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)
#1190 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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5%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maree Garnett Farring 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.
21%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maree Garnett Farring 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.
6-9%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
58%
22%
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Black
23%
33%
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White
15%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maree Garnett Farring 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 Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School is ranked #1190 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
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 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School?
694 students attend Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School?
Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School offer ?
Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School part of?
Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.

School Reviews

2   6/21/2011
I am a parent of a child who attended this piece of crap school since 2006. I am not satisfied the way they deal with kids who have behavior/ emotional problems. I don't believe they have training in those iareas. When you speak to some of staff members they look at you like you have a 3rd eye. Office members ignore you half time and shouldn't work in public if they aren't polite. I am looking forward for my child to attend another school. I could never stand to look at that poorly looking playground I've seen better ones at McDonald's ..really.It is always trashy not even trash can in sight. The don't have music n gym is sad they make kids line up n repeat rules some kids are picked out to play and some aren't. I feel they should run,jump play freely since they may have hyperactive issues. Parents don't send you're kids here you will regret it.
- Posted by Parent - kelli

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 694 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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