Below Average
#1058 of 1,363 schools in MD
Mars Estates Elementary
Elementary School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 E Homberg Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221
- Math 14% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mars Estates Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mars Estates Elementary 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$67,368
Median home value
$266,800
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21221; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Middlesex ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Middleborough ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 312 | 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 County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 179
- Rank in district
- #88 of 169
- District spending per student
- $18,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mars Estates Elementary is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mars Estates Elementary
Mars Estates Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 350 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,058 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mars Estates Elementary
What grades does Mars Estates Elementary serve?
Mars Estates Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mars Estates Elementary?
Mars Estates Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mars Estates Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mars Estates Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mars Estates Elementary rank in MD?
Mars Estates Elementary ranks #1,058 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Mars Estates Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mars Estates Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Mars Estates Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mars Estates Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mars Estates Elementary a charter school?
No, Mars Estates Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mars Estates Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mars Estates Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mars Estates Elementary?
72.9% of students at Mars Estates Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (410) 887-0154
- Area population (ZIP 21221)
- 43,536
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 21221; 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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