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#780 of 1,363 schools in MD
City Springs Elementary/middle
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 S Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
- Math 10% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at City Springs Elementary/middle score 19% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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
88.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where City Springs 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 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 95Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 82Very 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
$85,382
Median home value
$336,500
Median rent
$1,710/mo
College educated
65.9%
Homeownership
35%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21231; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tong Le Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–1 | 0.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Wolfe Street AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 756 | Compare → |
| New Century School thePrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 95 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #39 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
City Springs Elementary/middle is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About City Springs Elementary/middle
City Springs Elementary/middle is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 437 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #780 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about City Springs Elementary/middle
What grades does City Springs Elementary/middle serve?
City Springs Elementary/middle serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend City Springs Elementary/middle?
City Springs Elementary/middle has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Springs Elementary/middle?
The student-teacher ratio at City Springs Elementary/middle is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does City Springs Elementary/middle rank in MD?
City Springs Elementary/middle ranks #780 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is City Springs Elementary/middle's MySchoolScout rating?
City Springs Elementary/middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 City Springs Elementary/middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, City Springs Elementary/middle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is City Springs Elementary/middle a charter school?
Yes, City Springs Elementary/middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is City Springs Elementary/middle a Title I school?
No, City Springs Elementary/middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for City Springs Elementary/middle?
88.3% of students at City Springs 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
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.1%
- Phone
- (410) 396-9165
- Area population (ZIP 21231)
- 14,556
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 21231; 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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