Mount Royal Elementary Middle School

121 Mcmechen Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 780 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mount Royal 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 15% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mount Royal Elementary Middle School's student population of 780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
780 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mount Royal 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 Mount Royal Elementary Middle School is 0.43, 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)
#814 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mount Royal 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.
38%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mount Royal 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.
25-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mount Royal 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
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mount Royal Elementary Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
74%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mount Royal Elementary Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
14%
32%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mount Royal Elementary Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Mount Royal 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
64%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mount Royal 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)
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mount Royal 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 Mount Royal Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Mount Royal Elementary Middle School is ranked #814 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Mount Royal Elementary Middle School?
780 students attend Mount Royal Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mount Royal Elementary Middle School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Royal Elementary Middle School?
Mount Royal Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Royal Elementary Middle School offer ?
Mount Royal Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Royal Elementary Middle School part of?
Mount Royal Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mount Royal Elementary Middle School located?
Mount Royal Elementary Middle School is located in the Bolton Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Bolton Hill.

School Reviews

5   11/4/2007
this school has excellent academic after school programs. They focus on the childs neeeds and they are determined to meet that point.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Dymon

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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