Very Good
#385 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 28% in state
Hampden Elementary/middle
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3608 Chestnut Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21211
- Math 37% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hampden Elementary/middle score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hampden 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 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 77Very 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
$81,467
Median home value
$274,000
Median rent
$1,577/mo
College educated
60.8%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21211; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Calvert SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| First English Lutheran Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| The Greenmount SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 108 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Baltimore City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 151
- Rank in district
- #16 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
Hampden Elementary/middle is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hampden Elementary/middle
Hampden Elementary/middle is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 496 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hampden Elementary/middle
What grades does Hampden Elementary/middle serve?
Hampden Elementary/middle serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Hampden Elementary/middle?
Hampden Elementary/middle has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampden Elementary/middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampden Elementary/middle is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hampden Elementary/middle rank in MD?
Hampden Elementary/middle ranks #385 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Hampden Elementary/middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hampden Elementary/middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Hampden Elementary/middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hampden Elementary/middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hampden Elementary/middle a charter school?
No, Hampden Elementary/middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hampden Elementary/middle a Title I school?
No, Hampden Elementary/middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hampden Elementary/middle?
45.4% of students at Hampden 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
- 496
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (410) 396-6004
- Area population (ZIP 21211)
- 15,481
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 21211; 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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