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Curtis Bay Elementary

Q: Is Curtis Bay Elementary a good school?

Curtis Bay Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.3% of Maryland elementary schools.

Q: How many students attend Curtis Bay Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 470 students attended Curtis Bay Elementary.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Curtis Bay Elementary?

Students at Curtis Bay Elementary are 48% Hispanic, 30% African American, 15% White, 7% Two or more races.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

758^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 12% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Curtis Bay Elementary is a PK-5 school in the Brooklyn/Curtis Bay area of Baltimore, serving 470 students as part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district. The school serves a high-poverty community, with over 71% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and has historically performed in the bottom 10-20% of Maryland elementary schools, though it has shown a slight upward trend in recent years.

The most encouraging development at Curtis Bay is a dramatic reduction in chronic absenteeism, which dropped from around 69% in prior years to 41.4% in the 2024-2025 school year—now below the district average for the first time. This is a stark contrast to nearby Arundel Elementary (60.6%) and Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle (55.4%), which remain in crisis. The school also invests heavily in its students, spending $26,062 per student—more than any nearby school, including the high-performing Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle ($18,834)—and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1, suggesting a focus on individualized attention.

Academically, Curtis Bay shows relative strength in math, with proficiency rates matching the district average and outperforming neighbors like North Glen Elementary (9.9%) and Brooklyn Park Elementary (12.0%). However, a concerning "5th grade cliff" emerges, where proficiency in math drops to 6.5% and science to 9.4%, well below district averages. On a positive note, the school’s English Language Learner students perform relatively well compared to peers statewide, suggesting effective support programs. While Curtis Bay still faces significant challenges, the improvements in attendance and targeted investments provide a foundation for continued growth.

470

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,062

Per pupil spending ?

71.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4301 W Bay Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21225-2518

(410) 396-1397

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.9%

African American:

29.6%

White:

15.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 10th percentile in 2014 → 12th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (17% vs 39% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (12th percentile)

!English Language Arts scores 28 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school17%

District avg23%

Maryland avg39%

758^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 12%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 5% (2016) to bottom 12% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

59^th of 103Elementary Schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools

24^th of 25Baltimore City Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	14.6	758 of 864	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	20.0	689 of 865	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.9	694 of 859	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	12.7	771 of 855	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	9.0	836 of 862	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	12.1	776 of 857	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	6.6	834 of 847	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	9.2	805 of 845	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	14.6	771 of 859	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	12.6	781 of 867	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	15.1	767 of 847	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	17.1	757 of 857	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	21.5	717 of 853	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	7.1	835 of 855	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	21.6	744 of 850	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	8.1	814 of 838	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	86.2	57 of 818	93.0%	★★★★★
2006	87.2	49 of 804	93.9%	★★★★★
2005	88.3	34 of 805	95.8%	★★★★★
2004	86.0	32 of 803	96.0%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	26.7	97 of 115	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	10.6	777 of 796	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	21.4	319 of 347	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	4.9	526 of 528	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2019	14.3	272 of 316	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	16.8	279 of 328	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	7.5	307 of 314	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	15.7	272 of 315	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	18.5	275 of 339	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	20.7	261 of 316	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	13.7	274 of 314	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	29.4	232 of 309	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	11.8	296 of 324	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

English Language Learner (2021)16th percentile

Hispanic (2021)8th percentile

Female (2021)2nd percentile

White (2021)<1st percentile

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts24%-28 vs state

Mathematics13%-14 vs state

Science9%-23 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, January 9, 2015

I have an autistic 5th grader currently enrolled in this school. When we moved here three years ago, I originally had misgivings about enrolling him here--his last school (Maree Farring, #203) had recommended institutionalizing him, and I expected the same from CBEMS. Three years after starting there, he is now reading at his grade level, and doing grade level math at 75% accuracy, his teacher Ms. Amberger writes 'a joy to teach' on his progress reports and has strenuously objected to his prior classification at his previous school as a candidate for institutionalization. Although I no longer work in the area, I have elected to deal with a 2 hour commute to work rather than relocate and remove my son from this school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)							MCAP English Language Arts (2026)							MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Curtis Bay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4301 W Bay Avenue	Baltimore	21225	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1397	470	41	11.6	71.3%	72 (15.3%)	139 (29.6%)	225 (47.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.0%)	14.6	758^th of 864 public elementary schools	12.3%		20	689^th of 865 public elementary schools	20.3%	69	13.5	20.0	6.5				13.3	18.9	27.1	25.4				23.5		9.4		$26,062	$4,786	$21,275
Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	4301 10th Street	Baltimore	21225	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1357	706	39	18.1	76.1%	46 (6.5%)	338 (47.9%)	301 (42.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.7%)	13.8	768^th of 864 public elementary schools	11.1%		9.8	837^th of 865 public elementary schools	3.2%	69	15.6	22.5	6.8	3.8	6.7	9.4	10.3	17.7	26.3	13.8	17.5	33.0	14.6	20.8		6.8	3.9	$22,931	$4,209	$18,722
Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 East 11th Ave	Baltimore	21225	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-6593	538	47	11.4	83.1%	118 (21.9%)	130 (24.2%)	230 (42.8%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (10.0%)	19.9	686^th of 864 public elementary schools	20.6%		27.4	582^nd of 865 public elementary schools	32.7%	104	27.7	14.0	4.4				14.9	43.9	30.8	17.4				30.2		9.8		$20,286	$2,298	$17,988
Maree Garnett Farring Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	300 Pontiac Avenue	Baltimore	21225	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1404	717	50	14.3	66.4%	103 (14.4%)	134 (18.7%)	444 (61.9%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.9%)	16	744^th of 864 public elementary schools	13.9%		16	742^nd of 865 public elementary schools	14.2%	2	20.0	17.1	11.4	7.6	12.2	14.6	14.3	20.0	12.9	10.3	38.0	33.8	25.0	23.8		4.2	10.7	$21,800	$3,918	$17,882
Brooklyn Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 14th Ave	Baltimore	21225	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-6590	463	41	11.2	83.8%	133 (28.7%)	87 (18.8%)	207 (44.7%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)	12.6	789^th of 864 public elementary schools	8.7%		14.3	765^th of 865 public elementary schools	11.6%	24	12.3	14.8	7.9				12.0	20.5	22.2	14.3				19.4		12.7		$20,867	$2,840	$18,026
Belle Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4502 Belle Grove Road	Baltimore	21225	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-6589	305	32	9.5	88.9%	76 (24.9%)	68 (22.3%)	129 (42.3%)	9 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.5%)	18.9	697^th of 864 public elementary schools	19.3%		15	755^th of 865 public elementary schools	12.7%	58	20.0	20.5	8.9				16.1	28.6	30.8	24.4				27.8		13.6		$24,972	$3,032	$21,940
Arundel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2400 Round Road	Baltimore	21225	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1379	434	33	13.1	87.8%	5 (1.2%)	377 (86.9%)	43 (9.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)								(n/a)																		$25,583	$5,312	$20,270
Monarch Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6730 Baymeadow Drive	Glen Burnie	21060	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(410) 760-2072	687	49	14.1	38.0%	220 (32.0%)	308 (44.8%)	74 (10.8%)	22 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (9.2%)	49.1	419^th of 864 public elementary schools	51.5%		53.4	381^st of 865 public elementary schools	56.0%	38	32.0	19.2	27.8	10.4	23.8	16.4	24.0	57.3	45.2	48.6	66.2	61.3	65.4	57.6	63.6	30.1	32.9	$18,958	$1,499	$17,459
Baltimore Highlands Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4200 Annapolis Rd	Baltimore	21227	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-0919	461	32	14.5	76.4%	102 (22.1%)	101 (21.9%)	207 (44.9%)	11 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.2%)	17.8	713^th of 864 public elementary schools	17.5%		13.3	790^th of 865 public elementary schools	8.7%	77	20.0	20.0	5.5				13.9	23.3	45.0	26.0				29.5		5.3		$20,371	$2,821	$17,550
North Glen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	615 West Furnace Branch Rd	Glen Burnie	21061	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-6416	278	29	9.5	81.3%	71 (25.5%)	74 (26.6%)	103 (37.1%)	9 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.2%)	13.6	772^nd of 864 public elementary schools	10.6%		18.7	704^th of 865 public elementary schools	18.6%	68	12.8	12.2	5.9				9.9	28.2	24.4	19.6				23.7		11.8		$22,214	$2,585	$19,629

Frequently Asked Questions about Curtis Bay Elementary

How many students attend Curtis Bay Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 470 students attended Curtis Bay Elementary.

Is Curtis Bay Elementary a good school?

Curtis Bay Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.3% of Maryland elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Curtis Bay Elementary attend?

Students who attend Curtis Bay Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Booker T. Washington Middle
Middle : Stadium School
Middle : The Crossroads School
Middle : Vanguard Collegiate Middle
High : Academy for College and Career Exploration
High : Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts
High : Baltimore City College
High : Baltimore Design School
High : Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women
High : Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
High : Baltimore School for the Arts
High : Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove
High : Carver Vocational-Technical High
High : City Neighbors High
High : ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School
High : Coppin Academy
High : Digital Harbor High School
High : Edmondson-Westside High
High : Forest Park High
High : Frederick Douglass High
High : Green Street Academy
High : Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
High : National Academy Foundation
High : Patterson High
High : Paul Laurence Dunbar High
High : Reginald F. Lewis High
High : Renaissance Academy
High : The Reach! Partnership School
High : Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
High : Western High

What district is Curtis Bay Elementary in?

Baltimore City Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Curtis Bay Elementary?

Students at Curtis Bay Elementary are 48% Hispanic, 30% African American, 15% White, 7% Two or more races.

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