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#1358 of 1,363 schools in MD
Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
820 E 43rd Street, Baltimore, MD 21212
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lois T. Murray 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
$96,752
Median home value
$357,900
Median rent
$1,328/mo
College educated
55%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21212; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter P. Carter Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 0.0 mi | 818 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | 3–12 | 0.4 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Edwards Academy Christian Institute of LearningPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 0.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| First English Lutheran Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 10 | 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
- #147 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
Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle
Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 35 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,358 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle
What grades does Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle serve?
Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle?
Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle rank in MD?
Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle ranks #1,358 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 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 Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle a charter school?
No, Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle a Title I school?
No, Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle?
71.4% of students at Lois T. Murray 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.6%
- Phone
- (410) 396-7463
- Area population (ZIP 21212)
- 33,425
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 21212; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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