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Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
220 N Bentalou Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
- Math 5% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 10% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou 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 75Very Walkable
- Transit 77Excellent Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$41,828
Median home value
$93,700
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
33.6%
Poverty rate
29.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21223; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Youth Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Empowerment AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Billie Holiday ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–3 | 0.6 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Franklin Square Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 460 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #142 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
Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou
Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 315 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,347 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou
What grades does Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou serve?
Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou?
Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou rank in MD?
Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou ranks #1,347 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou a charter school?
No, Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou a Title I school?
No, Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou?
91.1% of students at Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at Bentalou 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
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.9%
- Phone
- (410) 396-1385
- Area population (ZIP 21223)
- 19,793
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 21223; 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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