Excellent
#274 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 20% in state
Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1425 E Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230
- Math 33% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Francis Scott Key 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$94,164
Median home value
$327,700
Median rent
$1,771/mo
College educated
58.8%
Homeownership
49.6%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21230; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Johnson Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| New Century School thePrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Federal Hill Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| St Casimir Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 168 | 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
- #6 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
Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle
Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 674 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #274 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle
What grades does Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle serve?
Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle?
Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle has an enrollment of approximately 674 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle rank in MD?
Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle ranks #274 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle a charter school?
No, Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle a Title I school?
No, Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francis Scott Key Elementary/middle?
41.5% of students at Francis Scott Key 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
- 674
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (410) 396-1503
- Area population (ZIP 21230)
- 33,509
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 21230; 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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