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#1350 of 1,363 schools in MD
William S. Baer School
School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2001 N Warwick Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William S. Baer School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William S. Baer School 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 81Excellent Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$46,440
Median home value
$148,800
Median rent
$1,160/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Baltimore City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 151
- Rank in district
- #145 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
William S. Baer School is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William S. Baer School
William S. Baer School is a public school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 154 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,350 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William S. Baer School
What grades does William S. Baer School serve?
William S. Baer School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend William S. Baer School?
William S. Baer School has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William S. Baer School?
The student-teacher ratio at William S. Baer School is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William S. Baer School rank in MD?
William S. Baer School ranks #1,350 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is William S. Baer School's MySchoolScout rating?
William S. Baer School 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 William S. Baer School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William S. Baer School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William S. Baer School a charter school?
No, William S. Baer School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William S. Baer School a Title I school?
No, William S. Baer School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William S. Baer School?
83.8% of students at William S. Baer School 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 154
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.5%
- Phone
- (410) 396-0833
- Area population (ZIP 21216)
- 27,296
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 · 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 21216; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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