Curtis Bay Elementary

Summary:

Curtis Bay Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 427 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Curtis Bay Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, socioeconomic status, and student outcomes. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Maryland elementary schools, with proficiency rates in MCAP Mathematics and English Language Arts that are significantly lower than state and district averages. Only 16% of students at Curtis Bay Elementary were proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 24.1% statewide and 10.2% in Baltimore City Public Schools. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.19% to 73.86% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle and Monarch Academy, Curtis Bay Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower, with higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings at these neighboring schools. The school's performance on MCAP assessments for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, White students, and English Language Learners, is also particularly low compared to state and district averages, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4301 W Bay Avenue
       Baltimore, MD  21225-2518


(410) 396-1397

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
694th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,112 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  427

Racial breakdown:

African American:
36.8%
Hispanic:
33.7%
White:
19.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Curtis Bay Elementary ranks worse than 80.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 39th among 101 ranked elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.88. (See more...)
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Compare Details Curtis Bay Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.31. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Curtis Bay Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (36.8%), Hispanic (33.7%), White (19.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Curtis Bay Elementary is 13.3, which is the 23rd best among 101 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Curtis Bay Elementary is $22,112. 59 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Curtis Bay Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Baltimore City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore City Public Schools 24th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Curtis Bay Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Curtis Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.99 32nd 803 96.0%
2005 88.26 34th 805 95.8%
2006 87.17 49th 804 93.9%
2007 86.21 57th 818 93.0%
2008 8.10 814th 838 2.9%
2009 21.64 744th 850 12.5%
2010 7.10 835th 855 2.3%
2011 21.46 717th 853 15.9%
2012 17.10 757th 857 11.7%
2013 15.12 767th 847 9.4%
2014 12.60 781st 867 9.9%
2015 14.55 771st 859 10.2%
2016 9.19 805th 845 4.7%
2017 6.62 834th 847 1.5%
2018 12.12 776th 857 9.5%
2022 9.04 836th 862 3.0%
2023 12.69 771st 855 9.8%
2024 16.88 694th 859 19.2%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Curtis Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.74 97th 115 15.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Curtis Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.62 777th 796 2.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Curtis Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.36 319th 347 8.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Curtis Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 4.88 526th 528 0.4%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Curtis Bay Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 11.81 296th 324 8.6%
2011 29.39 232nd 309 24.9%
2012 13.72 274th 314 12.7%
2013 20.69 261st 316 17.4%
2014 18.52 275th 339 18.9%
2015 15.72 272nd 315 13.7%
2016 7.50 307th 314 2.2%
2018 16.79 279th 328 14.9%
2019 14.31 272nd 316 13.9%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Friday, January 9, 2015

Open Quote I have an autistic 5th grader currently enrolled in this school. When we moved here three years ago, I originally had misgivings about enrolling him here--his last school (Maree Farring, #203) had recommended institutionalizing him, and I expected the same from CBEMS. Three years after starting there, he is now reading at his grade level, and doing grade level math at 75% accuracy, his teacher Ms. Amberger writes 'a joy to teach' on his progress reports and has strenuously objected to his prior classification at his previous school as a candidate for institutionalization. Although I no longer work in the area, I have elected to deal with a 2 hour commute to work rather than relocate and remove my son from this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Curtis Bay Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 409 16 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1990 473 99 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1991 481 67 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1992 437 28 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1993 404 16 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1994 421 22 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1995 361 27 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1996 361 27 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1997 367 35 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 412
1998 378 44 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 432
1999 408 75 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2000 384 80 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2001 378 92 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 486
2002 236 143 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2003 236 143 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2004 219 174 6 15 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2005 189 187 6 11 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2006 191 165 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2007 168 179 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2008 174 169 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2009 204 223 6 25 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2010 236 242 8 29 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2011 230 263 6 30 2 1 1 0 533
2012 247 251 5 32 2 1 3 0 541
2013 251 251 3 37 3 0 7 0 552
2014 233 273 2 34 2 0 7 0 551
2015 268 266 4 50 1 1 8 0 598
2016 269 267 2 64 1 1 6 0 610
2017 242 274 2 69 3 1 21 0 612
2018 200 250 1 71 1 2 34 0 559
2019 176 257 0 109 1 1 29 0 573
2020 171 280 0 166 2 1 39 0 659
2021 106 187 0 108 0 0 39 0 440
2022 97 165 0 108 0 0 46 0 416
2023 82 157 2 144 0 0 42 0 427

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Curtis Bay Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 428 19.9 21.5 n/a
1990 575 28.4 20.2 54.1
1991 549 26.9 20.4 42.4
1992 465 24.8 18.7 54.4
1993 421 20.7 20.3 60.1
1994 444 20.2 22.0 53.2
1995 394 15.3 25.8 57.9
1996 394 15.3 25.8 57.9
1997 412 18.3 22.5 60.7
1998 432 16.3 26.5 63.9
1999 490 16.3 30.1 76.3
2000 473 27.0 17.5 73.4
2001 486 26.0 18.7 74.5
2002 396 29.0 13.7 74
2003 396 29.0 13.7 74
2004 415 29.0 14.3 80.7
2005 394 26.0 15.2 80.7
2006 367 27.0 13.6 84.2
2007 363 23.0 15.8 87.9
2008 367 28.0 13.1 91.3
2009 458 31.0 14.8 89.5
2010 515 35.0 14.7 88.5
2011 533 39.5 13.4 90.4
2012 541 35.5 15.2 93.3
2013 552 34.0 16.2 92.9
2014 551 33.0 16.6 94.9
2015 598 32.0 18.6 95.2
2016 610 33.0 18.4 98.4
2017 612 33.5 18.2 100
2018 559 36.0 15.5 100
2019 573 36.0 15.9 100
2020 659 38.5 17.1 62.2
2021 440 26.0 16.9 73.9
2022 416 29.5 14.1 72.1
2023 427 32.0 13.3 71.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Curtis Bay Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 428 19.9 21.5 n/a
1990 575 28.4 20.2 54.1
1991 549 26.9 20.4 42.4
1992 465 24.8 18.7 54.4
1993 421 20.7 20.3 60.1
1994 444 20.2 22.0 53.2
1995 394 15.3 25.8 57.9
1996 394 15.3 25.8 57.9
1997 412 18.3 22.5 60.7
1998 432 16.3 26.5 63.9
1999 490 16.3 30.1 76.3
2000 473 27.0 17.5 73.4
2001 486 26.0 18.7 74.5
2002 396 29.0 13.7 74
2003 396 29.0 13.7 74
2004 415 29.0 14.3 80.7
2005 394 26.0 15.2 80.7
2006 367 27.0 13.6 84.2
2007 363 23.0 15.8 87.9
2008 367 28.0 13.1 91.3
2009 458 31.0 14.8 89.5
2010 515 35.0 14.7 88.5
2011 533 39.5 13.4 90.4
2012 541 35.5 15.2 93.3
2013 552 34.0 16.2 92.9
2014 551 33.0 16.6 94.9
2015 598 32.0 18.6 95.2
2016 610 33.0 18.4 98.4
2017 612 33.5 18.2 100
2018 559 36.0 15.5 100
2019 573 36.0 15.9 100
2020 659 38.5 17.1 62.2
2021 440 26.0 16.9 73.9
2022 416 29.5 14.1 72.1
2023 427 32.0 13.3 71.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Curtis Bay Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,537 (17.2%) $12,207 (82.8%) $14,745
2020 $2,129 (15.5%) $11,587 (84.5%) $13,716
2021 $2,739 (16.9%) $13,503 (83.1%) $16,242
2022 $4,156 (22.8%) $14,043 (77.2%) $18,199
2023 $1,671 (7.6%) $20,441 (92.4%) $22,112

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Curtis Bay Elementary

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students573427
 25.5%
African American257157
 38.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic109144
 32.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White17682
 53.4%
Two or More Races2942
 44.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%71.2%
 28.8%


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Students at Curtis Bay Elementary are 37% African American, 34% Hispanic, 19% White, 10% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 427 students attended Curtis Bay Elementary.

Curtis Bay Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.2% of Maryland elementary schools.


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