Below Average
#1104 of 1,363 schools in MD
Barclay Elementary/middle
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2900 Barclay Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
- Math 8% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Barclay Elementary/middle score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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
80.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Barclay Elementary/middle 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 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 71Excellent Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,784/100K
Powered by
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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Brent Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Abbottston ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Baltimore Lab SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | 1–12 | 0.6 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Waverly Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 531 | 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
- #85 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
Barclay Elementary/middle is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barclay Elementary/middle
Barclay Elementary/middle is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,104 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Barclay Elementary/middle
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barclay Elementary/middle
What grades does Barclay Elementary/middle serve?
Barclay Elementary/middle serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Barclay Elementary/middle?
Barclay Elementary/middle has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barclay Elementary/middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Barclay Elementary/middle is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barclay Elementary/middle rank in MD?
Barclay Elementary/middle ranks #1,104 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Barclay Elementary/middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Barclay Elementary/middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Barclay Elementary/middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barclay Elementary/middle has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Barclay Elementary/middle a charter school?
No, Barclay Elementary/middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barclay Elementary/middle a Title I school?
No, Barclay Elementary/middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barclay Elementary/middle?
80.7% of students at Barclay Elementary/middle 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
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.1%
- Phone
- (410) 396-6387
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.