Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21215

The 21215 zip code area of Baltimore, Maryland is home to 9 elementary schools, all part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 24th out of 25 in the state and has a 0-star rating, a few schools in the 21215 area stand out as relatively higher-performing, including Cross Country Elementary/Middle School and Milbrook Elementary School.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the schools in the 21215 zip code and the broader Baltimore City and Maryland averages. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with all schools in the area having very high rates ranging from 28% to 48.7%, well above the state average. Test scores also show that the majority of schools in the 21215 area perform well below the Baltimore City and Maryland averages in both math and English language arts proficiency, with only Cross Country Elementary/Middle and Milbrook Elementary demonstrating stronger performance.

The high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.96% to 90.57%, suggest that poverty and economic hardship are significant factors impacting these schools. While spending per student varies, the data indicates that simply increasing spending does not necessarily translate to better academic performance. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and providing targeted interventions and resources to support economically disadvantaged students may be necessary to improve educational outcomes in the 21215 zip code area.