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#582 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 43% in state
Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys
Middle School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools charter middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2525 Kirk Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 14% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 14% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,784/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baltimore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,378
Median home value
$229,800
Median rent
$1,239/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
49.1%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Lillie May Carroll Jackson SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 5–8 | 0.8 mi | 204 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Baltimore City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 151
- Rank in district
- #29 of 149
- District spending per student
- $22,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys
Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys is a public middle school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 279 students in grades 4th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #582 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys
What grades does Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys serve?
Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys?
Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys?
The student-teacher ratio at Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys rank in MD?
Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys ranks #582 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys's MySchoolScout rating?
Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys a charter school?
Yes, Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys a Title I school?
No, Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys?
77.8% of students at Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Phone
- (443) 642-5320
- Area population (ZIP 21218)
- 44,903
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21218; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022, multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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