Baltimore City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 151 public schools serving 75,708 students in Baltimore City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in Baltimore City School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Baltimore City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has decreased from 71% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.74
# American Indian Students
166 Students
2,391 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
710 Students
60,213 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
14,100 Students
202,727 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
23%
# Black Students
53,845 Students
288,848 Students
% Black Students
71%
33%
# White Students
5,370 Students
286,955 Students
% White Students
7%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
93 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,400 Students
47,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,917
31,381
# Students in K Grade:
5,408
60,579
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,722
63,130
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,791
65,933
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,638
64,137
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,611
65,488
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,622
65,328
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,401
64,624
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,555
65,549
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,323
65,988
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,294
79,802
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,812
72,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,574
64,963
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,040
61,173
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,096 is higher than the state median of $19,554. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,259 is higher than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Baltimore City School District?
Baltimore City School District manages 151 public schools serving 75,708 students.
What is the rank of Baltimore City School District?
Baltimore City School District is ranked #24 out of 25 school districts in Maryland (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maryland school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baltimore City School District?
71% of Baltimore City School District students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baltimore City School District?
Baltimore City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 15:1.
What is Baltimore City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,259 is higher than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 151 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 75,708 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 69% (Btm 50% in MD)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
