Below Average
#1169 of 1,363 schools in MD
Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
820 E 43rd Street, Baltimore, MD 21212
- Math 9% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
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 14% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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
85.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walter P. Carter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lois T. Murray Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 35 | 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
- #102 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
Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle
Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 818 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,169 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle
What grades does Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle serve?
Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle?
Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle has an enrollment of approximately 818 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle rank in MD?
Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle ranks #1,169 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle a charter school?
No, Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle a Title I school?
No, Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walter P. Carter Elementary/middle?
85.2% of students at Walter P. Carter 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 818
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (410) 396-6271
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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