Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle

Summary:

Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle is a public school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 765 students in grades PK-8 and part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 25 districts in Maryland.

Walter P. Carter consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Maryland elementary schools, with a high percentage of African American students (93.99%) and a very high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (over 80%), indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's performance on state assessments (MCAP) is significantly below the Baltimore City and Maryland state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Despite spending significantly more per student ($19,203 in 2020-2021) compared to nearby schools, Walter P. Carter is not achieving better academic outcomes, raising questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation.

In contrast, the nearby Hampden Elementary/Middle and Tunbridge Public Charter School demonstrate significantly higher academic performance on state assessments, even though they serve similar student populations. This suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies employed by these higher-performing schools. Additionally, the extremely small student population of only 36 students at Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle, located on the same campus as Walter P. Carter, may provide insights into the potential benefits of a smaller school environment.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 820 E 43rd Street
       Baltimore, MD  21212


(410) 396-6271

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
851st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,808 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  765

Racial breakdown:

African American:
94.0%
Hispanic:
2.5%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.5% Help


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Compare Details Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle ranks worse than 99.1% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 96th 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 6.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle ranks worse than 87.2% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.45. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (94%), Hispanic (2.5%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle is 16.2. 72 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle employs 47 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle is $20,808. 72 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle 286th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Walter P. Carter 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 Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.59 59th 803 92.7%
2005 87.11 54th 805 93.3%
2006 84.84 78th 804 90.3%
2007 85.87 62nd 818 92.4%
2008 44.24 543rd 838 35.2%
2009 39.67 586th 850 31.1%
2010 51.61 477th 855 44.2%
2011 6.38 821st 853 3.8%
2012 6.20 811th 857 5.4%
2013 13.85 777th 847 8.3%
2014 3.36 836th 867 3.6%
2015 10.99 825th 859 4.0%
2016 13.72 757th 845 10.4%
2017 17.14 702nd 847 17.1%
2018 4.48 851st 857 0.7%
2019 7.49 833rd 853 2.3%
2021 13.60 748th 802 6.7%
2022 14.73 772nd 862 10.4%
2023 10.47 803rd 855 6.1%
2024 6.56 851st 859 0.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.92 398th 546 27.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.35 702nd 796 11.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.55 724th 788 8.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.98 448th 504 11.1%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 40.13 216th 301 28.2%
2010 46.51 204th 324 37.0%
2014 7.44 314th 339 7.4%
2016 12.06 285th 314 9.2%
2017 20.87 249th 317 21.5%
2018 12.50 305th 328 7.0%
2019 9.60 304th 316 3.8%
2022 17.04 296th 333 11.1%
2023 19.99 261st 322 18.9%
2024 14.45 286th 328 12.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 4.41 303rd 303 0.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1 505 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 507
1990 7 539 0 0 0 n/a n/a -5 541
1991 6 577 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1992 1 540 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1993 3 452 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1994 3 433 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1995 1 401 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1996 1 401 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1997 1 397 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1998 1 445 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 448
1999 0 401 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2000 0 384 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2001 2 383 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2002 4 428 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2003 4 428 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2004 1 372 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2005 2 325 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2006 3 321 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2007 2 296 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2008 6 323 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2009 8 364 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2010 2 351 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2011 1 326 1 2 0 0 1 0 331
2012 1 331 0 8 0 0 2 0 342
2013 1 324 0 6 0 0 2 0 333
2014 1 322 0 6 0 0 0 0 329
2015 4 327 0 8 0 0 0 0 339
2016 5 321 0 8 0 0 0 0 334
2017 5 322 0 12 0 0 0 0 339
2018 9 310 0 14 0 0 1 0 334
2019 4 321 0 11 0 0 1 0 337
2020 4 376 0 11 1 0 3 0 395
2021 4 354 0 8 1 0 4 0 371
2022 8 670 1 14 4 0 6 0 703
2023 9 719 2 19 3 1 12 0 765

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 Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 507 21.5 23.5 n/a
1990 541 24.0 22.5 51.4
1991 585 26.1 22.4 51.3
1992 543 26.2 20.7 57.3
1993 456 27.7 16.5 68.2
1994 437 24.8 17.6 67.3
1995 402 19.2 20.9 66.7
1996 402 19.2 20.9 66.7
1997 399 24.2 16.5 68.4
1998 448 25.5 17.6 69.2
1999 402 25.5 15.8 87.3
2000 385 27.6 13.9 83.9
2001 385 28.7 13.4 91.9
2002 438 37.0 11.8 84.9
2003 438 37.0 11.8 84.9
2004 374 32.0 11.7 90.4
2005 330 33.0 10.0 89.1
2006 327 28.0 11.7 85
2007 302 29.0 10.4 88.1
2008 331 33.0 10.0 86.7
2009 375 33.5 11.2 84
2010 354 30.0 11.8 96
2011 331 32.0 10.3 94.9
2012 342 23.0 14.8 92.7
2013 333 22.0 15.1 95.8
2014 329 18.5 17.7 93.3
2015 339 20.0 16.9 93.5
2016 334 21.0 15.9 100
2017 339 20.0 16.9 100
2018 334 21.0 15.9 100
2019 337 24.0 14.0 100
2020 395 26.0 15.1 77
2021 371 27.0 13.7 80.6
2022 703 41.0 17.1 82.4
2023 765 47.0 16.2 83.5

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 Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 507 21.5 23.5 n/a
1990 541 24.0 22.5 51.4
1991 585 26.1 22.4 51.3
1992 543 26.2 20.7 57.3
1993 456 27.7 16.5 68.2
1994 437 24.8 17.6 67.3
1995 402 19.2 20.9 66.7
1996 402 19.2 20.9 66.7
1997 399 24.2 16.5 68.4
1998 448 25.5 17.6 69.2
1999 402 25.5 15.8 87.3
2000 385 27.6 13.9 83.9
2001 385 28.7 13.4 91.9
2002 438 37.0 11.8 84.9
2003 438 37.0 11.8 84.9
2004 374 32.0 11.7 90.4
2005 330 33.0 10.0 89.1
2006 327 28.0 11.7 85
2007 302 29.0 10.4 88.1
2008 331 33.0 10.0 86.7
2009 375 33.5 11.2 84
2010 354 30.0 11.8 96
2011 331 32.0 10.3 94.9
2012 342 23.0 14.8 92.7
2013 333 22.0 15.1 95.8
2014 329 18.5 17.7 93.3
2015 339 20.0 16.9 93.5
2016 334 21.0 15.9 100
2017 339 20.0 16.9 100
2018 334 21.0 15.9 100
2019 337 24.0 14.0 100
2020 395 26.0 15.1 77
2021 371 27.0 13.7 80.6
2022 703 41.0 17.1 82.4
2023 765 47.0 16.2 83.5

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 Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,695 (14.3%) $16,091 (85.7%) $18,785
2020 $2,541 (14.9%) $14,567 (85.1%) $17,108
2021 $3,069 (16.0%) $16,134 (84.0%) $19,203
2022 $4,248 (24.1%) $13,396 (75.9%) $17,644
2023 $1,023 (4.9%) $19,784 (95.1%) $20,808

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Walter P. Carter 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)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 833rd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 803rd of 855 Elementary schools
 3.7%
Ranks 304th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 261st of 322 Middle schools
 15.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students337765
 127%
African American321719
 124%
American Indian03
Asian02
Hispanic1119
 72.7%
Pacific Islander01
White49
 125%
Two or More Races112
 1100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%83.5%
 16.5%


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Students at Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle are 94% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle ranks in the bottom 0.9% of Maryland elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 765 students attended Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle.


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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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