Below Average
#1048 of 1,363 schools in MD
Wolfe Street Academy
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
245 S Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
- Math 16% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wolfe Street Academy score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
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 22% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wolfe Street Academy 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 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 81Excellent Transit
- Bike 79Very 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
$85,382
Median home value
$336,500
Median rent
$1,710/mo
College educated
65.9%
Homeownership
35%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21231; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Springs Elementary/middleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 756 | Compare → |
| New Century School thePrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Hampstead Hill AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 890 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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
- #77 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
Wolfe Street Academy is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wolfe Street Academy
Wolfe Street Academy is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 234 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,048 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wolfe Street Academy
What grades does Wolfe Street Academy serve?
Wolfe Street Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wolfe Street Academy?
Wolfe Street Academy has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolfe Street Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolfe Street Academy is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wolfe Street Academy rank in MD?
Wolfe Street Academy ranks #1,048 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Wolfe Street Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Wolfe Street Academy 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 Wolfe Street Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wolfe Street Academy has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wolfe Street Academy a charter school?
Yes, Wolfe Street Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Wolfe Street Academy a Title I school?
No, Wolfe Street Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wolfe Street Academy?
77.8% of students at Wolfe Street Academy 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
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (410) 396-9140
- Area population (ZIP 21231)
- 14,556
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 21231; 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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