Very Good
#293 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 21% in state
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School
Middle School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools charter middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 Sinclair Lane, Baltimore, MD 21213
- Math 7% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lillie May Carroll Jackson School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lillie May Carroll Jackson 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 66Good 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
$50,031
Median home value
$134,900
Median rent
$1,253/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
24.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21213; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 2–8 | 0.4 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Baltimore Collegiate School for BoysCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 4–8 | 0.8 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Stadium SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Mother Seton AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 82 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #10 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
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lillie May Carroll Jackson School
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School is a public middle school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 204 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lillie May Carroll Jackson School
What grades does Lillie May Carroll Jackson School serve?
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Lillie May Carroll Jackson School?
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillie May Carroll Jackson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lillie May Carroll Jackson School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lillie May Carroll Jackson School rank in MD?
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School ranks #293 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Lillie May Carroll Jackson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Lillie May Carroll Jackson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lillie May Carroll Jackson School has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Lillie May Carroll Jackson School a charter school?
Yes, Lillie May Carroll Jackson School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lillie May Carroll Jackson School a Title I school?
No, Lillie May Carroll Jackson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lillie May Carroll Jackson School?
78.4% of students at Lillie May Carroll Jackson 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Phone
- (443) 320-9499
- Area population (ZIP 21213)
- 27,881
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 21213; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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