SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

C-

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

28%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

29%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle Meets Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

18%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

35%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

30%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

18%
19%

ELA Proficiency

35%
30%

Science Proficiency

30%
35%

MD Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

N/A%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

0%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

0%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
5%

AP Computer Science

0%
3%

AP Math

0%
5%

MD Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

51.81 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

9.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

26.42 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$77,747

MD Average: $115,317

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

MD Average: 5.0%

Median Home value

$256,971

MD Average: $430,108

Median Rent

$1,473 /mo

MD Average: $1,839

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

87.6%

MD Average: 90.8%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

17:1

MD Average: 13:1

Number of Teachers

36

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$108,247

Average for all teachers in Baltimore City Public Schools

Student to Counselor Ratio

589:1

MD Average: 371:1

Number of Support Staff

5

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

1

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

1

Law Enforcement Officers:

1

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

94%

MD Average: 91%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

76%

MD Average: 82%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

49

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

0

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

139

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$11809 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$7.01

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

41%

Native American

1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1%

Black

39%

Latino

15%

Multiracial

3%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

49%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

1%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

1%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

6%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

1%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

18%

Gifted & Talented

0%

Elementary Schools Nearest to Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle

Explore nearby elementary schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Thomas Johnson Elementary/middle

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Distance: 0.9 mi
Wolfe Street Academy

  • Actual Test Scores: 9%
  • Projected Test Scores: 13%
  • Distance: 1.4 mi
City Springs Elementary/middle

  • Actual Test Scores: 4%
  • Projected Test Scores: 10%
  • Distance: 1.5 mi
Hampstead Hill Academy

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Distance: 1.6 mi
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/middle

  • Actual Test Scores: 9%
  • Projected Test Scores: 15%
  • Distance: 1.8 mi
Patterson Park Public Charter School

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 15%
  • Distance: 1.9 mi
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215

  • Actual Test Scores: 5%
  • Projected Test Scores: 15%
  • Distance: 2.0 mi
William Paca Elementary

  • Actual Test Scores: 7%
  • Projected Test Scores: 12%
  • Distance: 2.0 mi
George Washington Elementary

  • Actual Test Scores: 8%
  • Projected Test Scores: 11%
  • Distance: 2.1 mi
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middle

  • Actual Test Scores: 6%
  • Projected Test Scores: 9%
  • Distance: 2.1 mi