Baltimore City School District

200 East North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Baltimore City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 100 public preschools serving 45,617 students in Baltimore City School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Maryland.
Public Preschools in Baltimore City School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public preschool average of 70% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
154 Schools
728 Schools
# Students
75,995 Students
349,305 Students
# Teachers
4,847 Teachers
25,311 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Baltimore City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has decreased from 71% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MD)
#24 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Baltimore City   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Baltimore City   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Baltimore City   School District 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.
10%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Baltimore City   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Baltimore City   School District and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.74
# American Indian Students
166 Students
1,022 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
652 Students
20,189 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
13,059 Students
86,408 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
25%
# Black Students
55,252 Students
118,831 Students
% Black Students
73%
34%
# White Students
5,465 Students
103,122 Students
% White Students
7%
30%
# Hawaiian Students
96 Students
466 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,284 Students
19,243 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
3,767
30,726
# Students in K Grade:
5,470
50,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,784
52,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,628
50,944
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,620
49,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,682
49,446
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,505
49,159
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,527
6,854
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,370
4,451
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,780
4,634
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,744
79
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,851
72
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,215
96
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,052
196
# Ungraded Students:
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-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,013 is higher than the state median of $19,549. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,179 is higher than the state median of $18,476. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MD)
Total Revenue
$1,673 MM
$17,412 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Baltimore City   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,610 MM
$16,456 MM
This chart displays total spending of Baltimore City   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,013
$19,549
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Baltimore City   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,179
$18,476
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Baltimore City   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Baltimore City School District Public Preschools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 E Heath Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Grades: PK-8
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Roland Park Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5207 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 396-6420
Grades: PK-8
| 1,365 students
Rank: #33.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Grades: PK-8
| 861 students
Rank: #44.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Grades: PK-8
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
Medfield Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4300 Buchanan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Grades: PK-7
| 420 students
Rank: #66.
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1040 William Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1207
Grades: PK-7
| 330 students
Rank: #77.
Hampden Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3608 Chestnut Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Grades: PK-8
| 488 students
Rank: #88.
The Mount Washington School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1801 Sulgrave Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
Rank: #99.
Francis Scott Key Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1425 E Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Grades: PK-8
| 589 students
Rank: #1010.
Mount Royal Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Mcmechen Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Grades: PK-8
| 791 students
Rank: #1111.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Grades: PK-8
| 727 students
Rank: #1212.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Grades: PK-8
| 550 students
Rank: #1313.
Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1327 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-5973
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #1414.
Hamilton Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 Old Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6375
Grades: PK-8
| 815 students
Rank: #1515.
George Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Scott Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1445
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Rank: #1616.
Armistead Gardens Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 E Eager Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Grades: PK-8
| 756 students
Rank: #1717.
Govans Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5801 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-6396
Grades: PK-7
| 376 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Franklin Square Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 W Lexington Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-0795
Grades: PK-8
| 316 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Northwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5201 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 396-6377
Grades: PK-8
| 575 students
Rank: #2020.
Cross Country Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Grades: PK-8
| 649 students
Rank: #2121.
Billie Holiday Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 W Mosher Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0506
Grades: PK-2
| 217 students
Rank: #2222.
Elmer A. Henderson A Johns Hopkins Partnership
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Ashland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
(443) 642-2060
Grades: PK-8
| 642 students
Rank: #2323.
Lakeland Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2921 Stranden Road
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1406
Grades: PK-8
| 997 students
Rank: #2424.
Glenmount Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6211 Walther Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 396-6366
Grades: PK-8
| 657 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3705 W Rogers Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0567
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0882
Grades: PK-8
| 393 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Wolfe Street Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
245 S Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9140
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Yorkwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5931 Yorkwood Road
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 396-6364
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #2929.
Edgewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0532
Grades: PK-5
| 143 students
Rank: #3030.
Violetville Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1207 Pine Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-1416
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
Rank: #3131.
Empowerment Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
851 Braddish Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 N Chester Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 396-9300
Grades: PK-8
| 855 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Morrell Park Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Tolley Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-3426
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
Rank: #3434.
Windsor Hills Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Alto Road
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0595
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Dickey Hill Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5025 Dickey Hill Road
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 396-0610
Grades: PK-8
| 254 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 154 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 75,995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 69% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
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  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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