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#829 of 1,363 schools in MD
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
507 W Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
- Math 11% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary score 15% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (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
93.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 82Very 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
$44,722
Median home value
$221,900
Median rent
$1,282/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
11%
Poverty rate
32.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21201; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| St John SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Midtown AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 181 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #49 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
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 245 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #829 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary
What grades does The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary serve?
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary?
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary rank in MD?
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary ranks #829 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary a charter school?
No, The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary a Title I school?
No, The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor Elementary?
93.1% of students at The Historic Samuel Coleridge-taylor 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
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.7%
- Phone
- (410) 396-0783
- Area population (ZIP 21201)
- 17,819
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 21201; 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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