Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21215


Summary:

The 21215 zip code area of Baltimore, Maryland is home to 9 elementary and middle schools, serving predominantly African American and Hispanic student populations with high rates of economic disadvantage. While the data reveals stark disparities in academic performance compared to state averages, a few schools stand out as relatively stronger performers in the group.

Cross Country Elementary/Middle appears to be the highest performing school, with the best statewide rankings, test scores, and student-teacher ratios. Milbrook Elementary also demonstrates relatively strong results, particularly in English language arts. Meanwhile, Creative City Public Charter School shows promising outcomes as a public charter institution, though still below state averages.

The data highlights the significant challenges faced by these schools, with most students struggling to meet proficiency standards in math and English language arts. Factors such as high poverty rates, low per-student spending, and large class sizes do not appear to have a clear correlation with academic performance, suggesting the need for more targeted, evidence-based strategies to address the entrenched educational inequities in this Baltimore City Public Schools community.








Cities Near Zip Code 21215

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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