Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

Summary:

Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School is an elementary school serving around 550 students in grades PK-8, located in the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a diverse student population, with around 70% African American, 23% White, and smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and multiracial students.

Baltimore Montessori consistently outperforms the district and state in both mathematics and English language arts proficiency, with 2023-2024 proficiency rates of 13.7% in math and 29% in ELA, compared to 10.2% and 27.7% for the district, and 24.1% and 48.4% for the state. However, the school's performance varies significantly by student subgroup, with White students performing much better than their African American and low-socioeconomic status peers. In 2020-2021, White students at Baltimore Montessori ranked in the top 35% of Maryland elementary schools, while African American and low-income students ranked in the bottom 20% of the state.

While Baltimore Montessori outperforms the district average, several nearby schools, such as Midtown Academy and Mount Royal Elementary/Middle, have higher overall academic proficiency rates and stronger performance across subgroups. Additionally, Baltimore Montessori's statewide ranking has declined from the top 40% of Maryland elementary schools in 2014-2015 to the bottom 35% in recent years, despite its relatively strong performance compared to the district. This suggests the school may be struggling to keep pace with improvements in other Maryland schools, and the high per-student spending does not appear to translate into consistently strong academic outcomes across all grade levels and subgroups.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 1600 Guilford Avenue
       Baltimore, MD  21202


(410) 528-5393

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
594th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,056 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  585

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.5%
White:
22.6%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School ranks worse than 69.2% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 25th 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 24.16. (See more...)
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Compare Details Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School ranks worse than 67.4% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.16. (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 (66.5%), White (22.6%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School is 18.8. 98 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School employs 31 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School is $19,056. 95 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School 221st of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School 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 Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 42.36 564th 850 33.6%
2010 35.71 627th 855 26.7%
2011 27.04 683rd 853 19.9%
2012 20.37 740th 857 13.7%
2013 39.63 564th 847 33.4%
2014 55.97 451st 867 48.0%
2015 56.68 338th 859 60.7%
2016 24.38 620th 845 26.6%
2017 27.12 596th 847 29.6%
2018 27.99 591st 857 31.0%
2019 31.77 534th 853 37.4%
2021 32.41 452nd 802 43.6%
2022 32.51 546th 862 36.7%
2023 29.90 546th 855 36.1%
2024 24.16 594th 859 30.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.94 411th 546 24.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.19 408th 796 48.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.90 513th 788 34.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.89 450th 504 10.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.59 182nd 528 65.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 55.39 137th 317 56.8%
2018 45.19 170th 328 48.2%
2019 27.94 222nd 316 29.7%
2021 37.92 181st 303 40.3%
2022 43.62 182nd 333 45.3%
2023 28.22 214th 322 33.5%
2024 26.16 221st 328 32.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.40 221st 273 19.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.51 129th 303 57.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.70 226th 288 21.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.37 207th 259 20.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, January 5, 2017

Open Quote This has been a fantastic environment for my three kids! Peaceful, diverse and grounded in a solid Montessori style education. Amazing public school option! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 17, 2016

Open Quote Love the involved and active community at this school.
I have 3 kids attending and they are all thriving in this environment. One daughter struggled with match concepts and has since excelled to a level beyond her grade.
Youngest daughter loves her class and is writing amazing short stories. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 96 56 9 7 4 n/a n/a 0 172
2010 115 63 10 11 2 n/a n/a 0 201
2011 139 88 11 17 2 0 10 0 267
2012 111 90 10 13 2 0 16 0 242
2013 116 86 8 11 3 0 13 0 237
2014 119 89 8 11 4 0 19 0 250
2015 119 87 5 10 4 0 26 0 251
2016 122 126 5 7 2 0 22 0 284
2017 153 221 6 16 3 0 29 0 428
2018 150 253 3 13 5 0 28 0 452
2019 138 266 3 13 2 0 22 0 444
2020 123 306 1 10 3 0 13 0 456
2021 119 323 0 16 2 0 19 0 479
2022 127 372 1 17 1 0 19 2 539
2023 125 387 1 21 1 0 14 1 550
2024 132 389 1 28 1 1 32 1 585

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 Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 172 8.0 21.5 18
2010 201 10.0 20.1 32.3
2011 267 13.0 20.5 28.1
2012 242 11.9 20.3 34.7
2013 237 14.0 16.9 32.5
2014 250 13.1 19.0 37.6
2015 251 12.0 20.9 36.3
2016 284 13.0 21.8 41.5
2017 428 21.0 20.3 100
2018 452 20.0 22.6 100
2019 444 17.5 25.3 100
2020 456 21.0 21.7 39.9
2021 479 19.0 25.2 50.9
2022 539 23.0 23.4 53.6
2023 550 27.0 20.3 50.9
2024 585 31.0 18.8 52.1

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 Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 172 8.0 21.5 18
2010 201 10.0 20.1 32.3
2011 267 13.0 20.5 28.1
2012 242 11.9 20.3 34.7
2013 237 14.0 16.9 32.5
2014 250 13.1 19.0 37.6
2015 251 12.0 20.9 36.3
2016 284 13.0 21.8 41.5
2017 428 21.0 20.3 100
2018 452 20.0 22.6 100
2019 444 17.5 25.3 100
2020 456 21.0 21.7 39.9
2021 479 19.0 25.2 50.9
2022 539 23.0 23.4 53.6
2023 550 27.0 20.3 50.9
2024 585 31.0 18.8 52.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,148 (8.1%) $13,074 (91.9%) $14,222
2020 $1,227 (9.5%) $11,727 (90.5%) $12,953
2021 $1,887 (12.4%) $13,381 (87.6%) $15,267
2022 $4,228 (26.2%) $11,933 (73.8%) $16,161
2023 $350 (1.8%) $18,705 (98.2%) $19,056

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 534th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 546th of 855 Elementary schools
 1.3%
Ranks 222nd of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 214th of 322 Middle schools
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students444550
 23.9%
African American266387
 45.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic1321
 61.5%
Pacific Islander00
White138125
 9.4%
Two or More Races2214
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%50.9%
 49.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School

In the 2023-24 school year, 585 students attended Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School.

Students at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School are 66% African American, 23% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School ranks 594th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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