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:
801st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,001 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  277

Racial breakdown:

African American:
85.6%
White:
6.9%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Creative City Public Charter School ranks worse than 93.2% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 67th 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 11.28. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (85.6%), White (6.9%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Creative City Public Charter School is 12.3, which is the 11th best among 101 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Creative City Public Charter School employs 22.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creative City Public Charter School is $25,001, which is the 27th 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 24th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 8.51 816th 847 3.7%
2018 9.01 816th 857 4.8%
2019 7.28 834th 853 2.2%
2021 17.42 667th 802 16.8%
2022 17.26 737th 862 14.5%
2023 13.76 752nd 855 12.0%
2024 11.28 801st 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 608th 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.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, August 5, 2019

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
2014 20 118 2 1 0 0 1 0 142
2015 29 142 0 4 0 0 3 0 178
2016 46 197 2 6 0 0 7 0 258
2017 48 255 2 8 1 0 15 0 329
2018 47 291 2 7 0 1 15 0 363
2019 37 272 2 4 0 0 12 0 327
2020 28 298 1 5 0 0 14 0 346
2021 27 309 1 3 1 0 17 0 358
2022 21 275 1 7 1 0 10 0 315
2023 19 237 0 8 0 0 13 0 277

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

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

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 Creative City Public Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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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Ranks 834th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 752nd of 855 Elementary schools
 9.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students327277
 15.3%
African American272237
 12.9%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic48
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White3719
 48.6%
Two or More Races1213
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%72.9%
 27.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Creative City Public Charter School

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 277 students attended Creative City Public Charter School.

Students at Creative City Public Charter School are 86% African American, 7% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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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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