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.
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