Summary:
The 21229 zip code area of Baltimore, Maryland is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary/middle schools and 2 high schools, all part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district. While the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few schools in the 21229 area stand out for their academic performance.
North Bend Elementary/Middle and Violetville Elementary/Middle are the top-performing schools in the data set, with higher proficiency rates on MCAP tests compared to their peers. These two schools also have the most diverse student populations, suggesting a potential relationship between diversity and academic success. In contrast, Edmondson-Westside High has the lowest performance, despite having the highest per-student spending, raising questions about the effective allocation of resources.
Overall, the schools in the 21229 zip code face significant challenges, with most performing below the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland state averages on standardized tests. The data highlights the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to these disparities, in order to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for students in this community.
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