Creative City Public Charter School

Summary:

Creative City Public Charter School is an elementary school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 277 students from kindergarten to 7th grade. The school is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 25 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student population is predominantly African American (85.56%).

Creative City Public Charter 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 the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 7.6% of students were proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to 24.1% statewide and 10.2% in Baltimore City Public Schools. The school's high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds (72.92%) and relatively high student-teacher ratio (ranging from 12.3 to 16.2 students per teacher) may be contributing factors to its academic challenges.

Nearby schools, such as Arlington Elementary, Windsor Hills Elementary/Middle, and Callaway Elementary, also perform poorly on academic measures compared to the state, with proficiency rates often less than half of the state averages. However, some nearby schools, like Medfield Heights Elementary, significantly outperform Creative City Public Charter School and the district as a whole, suggesting that addressing the academic challenges in this area will require a multifaceted approach that considers the complex interplay of racial, socioeconomic, and other factors.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-7

2810 Shirley Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215

(443) 642-3600

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
801^st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,001

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 253

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.4%

White:

6.7%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Creative City Public Charter School ranks worse than 93.2% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 67^th among 101 ranked elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.28. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (85.4%), White (6.7%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Creative City Public Charter School is 12.3, which is the 17^th best among 101 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Creative City Public Charter School employs 20.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creative City Public Charter School is $25,001, which is the 27^th highest among 101 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Creative City Public Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Baltimore City Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Creative City Public Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Creative City Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2017	8.51	816^th	847	3.7%
2018	9.01	816^th	857	4.8%
2019	7.28	834^th	853	2.2%
2021	17.42	667^th	802	16.8%
2022	17.26	737^th	862	14.5%
2023	13.76	752^nd	855	12.0%
2024	11.28	801^st	859	6.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Creative City Public Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	20.60	608^th	788	22.8%

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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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, August 5, 2019

I can't describe the relief that my daughter will not be returning next year. The communication from the school is horrible, the teachers are rude and clearly do not actually enjoy being around children, and 99 of the students act like they have no discipline whatsoever. If your child does not have behavioral issues or does not have a parent who is a founding member, then your child might as well be invisible.
It brags about being a school that "celebrates outdoor learning" yet I can count on my hands the number of times my child actually did anything outside last year (either due to weather, kids behavior in class, or the lockdowns due to shootings in the area).
I was sincerely disappointed in every aspect of the school, and if you are looking at sending your child here, do yourself a favor and find somewhere else. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Creative City Public Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	20	118	2	1	0	0	1	142
2015	29	142	0	4	0	0	3	178
2016	46	197	2	6	0	0	7	258
2017	48	255	2	8	1	0	15	329
2018	47	291	2	7	0	1	15	363
2019	37	272	2	4	0	0	12	327
2020	28	298	1	5	0	0	14	346
2021	27	309	1	3	1	0	17	358
2022	21	275	1	7	1	0	10	315
2023	19	237	0	8	0	0	13	277
2024	17	216	0	9	1	0	10	253

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 Creative City Public Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	142	9.5	14.9	80.3
2015	178	14.0	12.7	78.1
2016	258	16.0	16.1	86
2017	329	20.0	16.4	100
2018	363	22.0	16.5	100
2019	327	23.5	13.9	100
2020	346	23.5	14.7	59.5
2021	358	22.0	16.2	73.5
2022	315	23.5	13.4	68.9
2023	277	22.5	12.3	72.9
2024	253	20.5	12.3	76.7

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 Creative City Public Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	142	9.5	14.9	80.3
2015	178	14.0	12.7	78.1
2016	258	16.0	16.1	86
2017	329	20.0	16.4	100
2018	363	22.0	16.5	100
2019	327	23.5	13.9	100
2020	346	23.5	14.7	59.5
2021	358	22.0	16.2	73.5
2022	315	23.5	13.4	68.9
2023	277	22.5	12.3	72.9
2024	253	20.5	12.3	76.7

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 Creative City Public Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,203 (14.5%)	$12,960 (85.5%)	$15,163
2020	$2,096 (13.6%)	$13,335 (86.4%)	$15,431
2021	$2,763 (15.2%)	$15,407 (84.8%)	$18,170
2022	$7,426 (33.6%)	$14,706 (66.4%)	$22,132
2023	$2,361 (9.4%)	$22,640 (90.6%)	$25,001

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Creative City Public Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 834^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 752^nd of 855 Elementary schools	9.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	327	277	15.3%
African American	272	237	12.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	4	8	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	37	19	48.6%
Two or More Races	12	13	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	72.9%	27.1%

Schools Near Creative City Public Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)							MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Creative City Public Charter School	Public, Charter	K-7	2810 Shirley Avenue	Baltimore	21215	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-3600	253	21	12.3	76.7%	17 (6.7%)	216 (85.4%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	11.3	801^st of 859 public elementary schools	6.8%		13.8	752^nd of 855 public elementary schools	12.0%	49	17.9		6.8	7.6	14.3	14.9	22.7				17.6		$25,001	$2,361	$22,640
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	3935 Hilton Road	Baltimore	21215	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0636	288	20	14.4	81.9%	0 (0.0%)	268 (93.1%)	18 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	11.5	798^th of 859 public elementary schools	7.1%					(n/a)	18.2				13.6	21.7			9.5	11.9	9.2		$25,974	$2,201	$23,773
Callaway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-7	3701 Fernhill Avenue	Baltimore	21215	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0604	219	14	15.6	84.9%	0 (0.0%)	207 (94.5%)	8 (3.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	13	767^th of 859 public elementary schools	10.7%		7.7	829^th of 855 public elementary schools	3.0%	62	16.7		8.0	7.8	29.2	7.1	20.0				18.2		$28,756	$2,402	$26,353
Park Heights Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	2835 Virginia Avenue	Baltimore	21215	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0550	350	27	12.9	90.6%	8 (2.3%)	316 (90.3%)	14 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	8.7	832^nd of 859 public elementary schools	3.1%		6.7	840^th of 855 public elementary schools	1.8%	8	16.3			7.8	9.1	16.7					9.9		$22,997	$1,599	$21,398
Pimlico Elementary/Middle	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4849 Pimlico Road	Baltimore	21215	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0876	764	42	18.1	83.2%	10 (1.3%)	631 (82.6%)	118 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	5.8	855^th of 859 public elementary schools	0.5%		4.8	853^rd of 855 public elementary schools	0.2%	2	5.1				6.8	11.8	17.5	11.8	27.3	10.5	15.1		$27,553	$1,515	$26,038
Hilton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3301 Carlisle Avenue	Baltimore	21216	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0634	271	17	15.9	86.3%	3 (1.1%)	261 (96.3%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6.1	854^th of 859 public elementary schools	0.6%		9.6	817^th of 855 public elementary schools	4.4%	37					8.5	17.1	12.2				12.2		$23,463	$1,628	$21,835
Liberty Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3901 Maine Avenue	Baltimore	21207	Baltimore County	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0571	318	21	15.5	85.5%	1 (0.3%)	298 (93.7%)	16 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	12.4	780^th of 859 public elementary schools	9.2%		13.1	761^st of 855 public elementary schools	11.0%	19	11.6				27.3	24.5	9.1				20.6		$21,431	$2,022	$19,409
Medfield Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-7	4300 Buchanan Avenue	Baltimore	21211	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 396-6460	451	24	18.7	34.4%	188 (41.7%)	149 (33.0%)	25 (5.5%)	49 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.9%)	73.8	209^th of 859 public elementary schools	75.7%		57.9	314^th of 855 public elementary schools	63.3%	105	63.4	41.8	35.7	47.9	78.3	59.7	58.9				66.1	26.3	$18,603	$507	$18,096
Gwynns Falls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2700 Gwynns Falls Parkway	Baltimore	21216	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0638	228	16	14.7	79.8%	4 (1.8%)	220 (96.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	16.5	698^th of 859 public elementary schools	18.7%		14.1	747^th of 855 public elementary schools	12.6%	49		21.2		8.7	8.3	33.3	17.6				19.4		$23,376	$2,312	$21,063
Arlington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3705 W Rogers Avenue	Baltimore	21215	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0567	521	29	17.9	79.3%	1 (0.2%)	384 (73.7%)	125 (24.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	13.9	746^th of 859 public elementary schools	13.2%		15.9	718^th of 855 public elementary schools	16.0%	28	9.0	7.1	18.2	10.9	18.5	20.3	27.3				21.7		$21,447	$1,787	$19,661

Frequently Asked Questions about Creative City Public Charter School

What district is Creative City Public Charter School in?

Baltimore City Public Schools

Is Creative City Public Charter School a good school?

Creative City Public Charter School ranks in the bottom 6.8% of Maryland elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Creative City Public Charter School?

Students at Creative City Public Charter School are 85% African American, 7% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Creative City Public Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 253 students attended Creative City Public Charter School.

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