Very Good
#480 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 35% in state
Creative City Public Charter School
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2810 Shirley Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
- Math 9% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creative City Public Charter School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Creative City 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 71Excellent Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$47,606
Median home value
$189,900
Median rent
$1,177/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21215; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Baltimore Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Callaway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–7 | 0.7 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Park Heights AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 350 | 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
- #23 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
Creative City Public Charter School is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creative City Public Charter School
Creative City Public Charter School is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 253 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #480 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creative City Public Charter School
What grades does Creative City Public Charter School serve?
Creative City Public Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Creative City Public Charter School?
Creative City Public Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creative City Public Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creative City Public Charter School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creative City Public Charter School rank in MD?
Creative City Public Charter School ranks #480 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Creative City Public Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Creative City Public Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Creative City Public Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creative City Public Charter School has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Creative City Public Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Creative City 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 Creative City Public Charter School a Title I school?
No, Creative City Public Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creative City Public Charter School?
76.7% of students at Creative City 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
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.2%
- Phone
- (443) 642-3600
- Area population (ZIP 21215)
- 52,078
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 21215; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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