Summary:
The 21231 zip code of Baltimore, Maryland is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 24th out of 25 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating, a few standout schools in the 21231 area are worth noting.
The Wolfe Street Academy, an elementary charter school, has the highest proficiency rates in both math and English language arts compared to the other schools in the data set. It also has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 9.5. Another charter school, The Crossroads School, stands out for its high proficiency rates in English language arts across all grades, with 39.4% of students proficient or better.
However, the data also reveals stark disparities in academic performance between the schools, with some traditional public schools in the 21231 zip code performing well below the state and district averages in both math and English language arts. This suggests that students in this area may not be receiving equitable educational opportunities. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools indicate that the student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which can impact academic achievement. Overall, the data provides a detailed snapshot of the educational landscape in the 21231 zip code, highlighting both the challenges and the potential for improvement in the local school system.
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