Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

Summary:

Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle is a public school in Baltimore, Maryland that serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. With a diverse student population, the school has consistently outperformed the Baltimore City Public Schools district and the state of Maryland on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 56.3% of students at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle were proficient or better in MCAP/English Language Arts, compared to 27.7% for the Baltimore City Public Schools district and 48.4% for the state of Maryland. The school's performance is especially strong in the lower grades, with 64.6% of 3rd graders and 60.5% of 4th graders proficient or better in MCAP/English Language Arts. Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle also outperformed the district and state in mathematics, with 29% of students proficient or better in MCAP/Mathematics, compared to 10.2% for the district and 24.1% for the state.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Hampstead Hill Academy, another public charter school in the district, also performs well, ranking 218th out of 859 Maryland elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year. However, other nearby schools, such as Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle and Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215, have significantly lower academic performance and rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1425 E Fort Avenue
       Baltimore, MD  21230-5215


(410) 396-1503

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
237th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,447 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  589

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.1%
African American:
37.0%
Hispanic:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.3% Help


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Compare Details Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle ranks better than 72.4% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 5th 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 70.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle ranks better than 58.8% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.94. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.1%), African American (37%), Hispanic (15.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle is 16.8. 78 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle is $18,447. 100 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle 135th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle in the ranking list.)

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 Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.22 254th 803 68.4%
2005 60.01 365th 805 54.7%
2006 72.36 224th 804 72.1%
2007 60.37 357th 818 56.4%
2008 59.85 391st 838 53.3%
2009 56.98 424th 850 50.1%
2010 63.50 353rd 855 58.7%
2011 68.81 258th 853 69.8%
2012 35.62 627th 857 26.8%
2013 34.67 607th 847 28.3%
2014 36.82 623rd 867 28.1%
2015 22.83 658th 859 23.4%
2016 18.31 693rd 845 18.0%
2017 41.89 454th 847 46.4%
2018 40.39 464th 857 45.9%
2019 34.50 510th 853 40.2%
2021 58.70 231st 802 71.2%
2022 64.79 288th 862 66.6%
2023 56.56 323rd 855 62.2%
2024 70.27 237th 859 72.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.12 128th 546 76.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.67 365th 796 54.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.41 167th 788 78.8%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.81 321st 504 36.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.85 84th 528 84.1%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.82 72nd 252 71.4%
2005 74.87 64th 255 74.9%
2006 73.91 64th 254 74.8%
2007 68.67 80th 264 69.7%
2008 52.97 157th 283 44.5%
2009 58.49 157th 301 47.8%
2010 54.79 173rd 324 46.6%
2011 39.90 204th 309 34.0%
2012 29.22 232nd 314 26.1%
2013 15.80 278th 316 12.0%
2014 16.64 281st 339 17.1%
2015 30.71 215th 315 31.7%
2016 21.81 241st 314 23.2%
2017 38.63 189th 317 40.4%
2018 25.68 235th 328 28.4%
2019 31.61 206th 316 34.8%
2021 38.66 177th 303 41.6%
2022 60.20 121st 333 63.7%
2023 49.06 134th 322 58.4%
2024 49.94 135th 328 58.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.38 107th 273 60.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.65 165th 303 45.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.64 147th 288 49.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.54 156th 259 39.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.55 100th 207 51.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.86 28th 210 86.7%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a teacher
Monday, July 17, 2023

Open Quote Francis Scott Key services a diverse population of students that provides students with the rich experience of urban education, robust and rigorous instruction, and accommodates the academic and social emotional needs of all students from special education to gifted and talented. The class sizes are small to average, with teachers and supporting staff who truly care about their students and their success. The administration is open and caring, transparent with communication, and always visible in and around the school. There are many extracurriculars available to students at FSK, such as chess, literary magazine, soccer, basketball, track, and debate. Everyone in this school goes above and beyond to make the FSK community a positive and welcoming experience. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 688 167 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 859
1990 711 168 8 2 0 n/a n/a 8 897
1991 671 166 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 844
1992 645 169 7 2 2 n/a n/a 0 825
1993 635 201 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 846
1994 677 185 15 0 2 n/a n/a 0 879
1995 574 114 10 0 2 n/a n/a 0 700
1996 574 114 10 0 2 n/a n/a 0 700
1997 583 113 10 0 1 n/a n/a 0 707
1998 577 136 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 722
1999 569 177 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 762
2000 494 154 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2001 448 224 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 686
2002 406 219 19 9 1 n/a n/a 0 654
2003 406 219 19 9 1 n/a n/a 0 654
2004 375 233 20 10 3 n/a n/a 0 641
2005 329 287 14 15 2 n/a n/a 0 647
2006 308 301 19 6 2 n/a n/a 0 636
2007 261 365 28 8 1 n/a n/a 0 663
2008 216 362 19 14 3 n/a n/a 0 614
2009 170 388 18 17 2 n/a n/a 0 595
2010 144 345 11 18 1 n/a n/a 0 519
2011 136 318 13 16 0 0 1 0 484
2012 126 284 13 15 0 0 2 0 440
2013 134 332 11 11 0 0 3 0 491
2014 118 315 10 17 1 0 3 0 464
2015 131 308 15 15 1 0 3 0 473
2016 126 284 12 21 1 0 3 0 447
2017 161 275 12 26 0 2 6 0 482
2018 171 232 3 26 2 1 4 0 439
2019 206 237 8 41 2 1 16 0 511
2020 223 229 4 57 2 1 21 0 537
2021 229 237 8 74 4 1 22 0 575
2022 236 224 8 85 4 1 20 0 578
2023 236 218 9 93 2 1 30 0 589

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 Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 859 43.4 19.7 n/a
1990 897 45.4 19.7 34.3
1991 844 43.4 19.4 30
1992 825 42.4 19.4 39
1993 846 42.6 19.9 38.1
1994 879 46.0 19.1 44.5
1995 700 37.2 18.8 48.4
1996 700 37.2 18.8 48.4
1997 707 41.9 16.9 41.2
1998 722 39.9 18.1 34.3
1999 762 39.9 19.1 39.8
2000 660 42.5 15.5 29.2
2001 686 40.5 16.9 45.5
2002 654 42.0 15.6 57.2
2003 654 42.0 15.6 57.2
2004 641 41.0 15.6 58.8
2005 647 36.0 18.0 64.5
2006 636 37.0 17.2 60.4
2007 663 42.0 15.8 68.5
2008 614 39.5 15.5 65.5
2009 595 40.0 14.9 70.3
2010 519 33.5 15.4 75.5
2011 484 32.0 15.1 80.4
2012 440 27.0 16.2 81.6
2013 491 31.0 15.8 80.2
2014 464 30.0 15.4 79.3
2015 473 32.0 14.7 77.4
2016 447 32.0 13.9 85.5
2017 482 29.5 16.3 100
2018 439 28.0 15.6 100
2019 511 28.0 18.2 100
2020 537 32.5 16.5 33.5
2021 575 32.5 17.6 40.7
2022 578 36.0 16.0 40.1
2023 589 35.0 16.8 44.3

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 Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 859 43.4 19.7 n/a
1990 897 45.4 19.7 34.3
1991 844 43.4 19.4 30
1992 825 42.4 19.4 39
1993 846 42.6 19.9 38.1
1994 879 46.0 19.1 44.5
1995 700 37.2 18.8 48.4
1996 700 37.2 18.8 48.4
1997 707 41.9 16.9 41.2
1998 722 39.9 18.1 34.3
1999 762 39.9 19.1 39.8
2000 660 42.5 15.5 29.2
2001 686 40.5 16.9 45.5
2002 654 42.0 15.6 57.2
2003 654 42.0 15.6 57.2
2004 641 41.0 15.6 58.8
2005 647 36.0 18.0 64.5
2006 636 37.0 17.2 60.4
2007 663 42.0 15.8 68.5
2008 614 39.5 15.5 65.5
2009 595 40.0 14.9 70.3
2010 519 33.5 15.4 75.5
2011 484 32.0 15.1 80.4
2012 440 27.0 16.2 81.6
2013 491 31.0 15.8 80.2
2014 464 30.0 15.4 79.3
2015 473 32.0 14.7 77.4
2016 447 32.0 13.9 85.5
2017 482 29.5 16.3 100
2018 439 28.0 15.6 100
2019 511 28.0 18.2 100
2020 537 32.5 16.5 33.5
2021 575 32.5 17.6 40.7
2022 578 36.0 16.0 40.1
2023 589 35.0 16.8 44.3

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 Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,246 (14.4%) $13,405 (85.6%) $15,651
2020 $1,232 (8.8%) $12,837 (91.2%) $14,069
2021 $1,500 (9.9%) $13,707 (90.1%) $15,207
2022 $3,470 (20.1%) $13,771 (79.9%) $17,241
2023 $269 (1.5%) $18,178 (98.5%) $18,447

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 510th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 323rd of 855 Elementary schools
 22%
Ranks 206th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 134th of 322 Middle schools
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students511589
 15.3%
African American237218
 8%
American Indian22
Asian89
 12.5%
Hispanic4193
 126.8%
Pacific Islander11
White206236
 14.6%
Two or More Races1630
 87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%44.3%
 55.7%


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Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle ranks 237th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 589 students attended Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle.

Students at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle are 40% White, 37% African American, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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