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#1135 of 1,363 schools in MD
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1600 Guilford Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202
- Math 14% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School 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 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 93Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 84Very 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
$61,578
Median home value
$307,700
Median rent
$1,497/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
20.8%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Baltimore Lab SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | 1–12 | 0.5 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Cecil ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Johnston Square ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 244 | 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.
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
- #97 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 Montessori Public Charter School is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 585 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,135 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
What grades does Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School serve?
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School?
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School rank in MD?
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School ranks #1,135 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Montessori Public Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School a Title I school?
No, Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School?
52.1% of students at Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 585
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (410) 528-5393
- Area population (ZIP 21202)
- 21,506
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 · 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.
- 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 21202; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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