Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Violetville Elementary Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Violetville Elementary Middle School's student population of 351 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
Violetville Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Violetville Elementary Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1135 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
51%
33%
White
20%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Violetville Elementary Middle School is ranked #1135 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Violetville Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Violetville Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morrell Park Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Violetville Elementary Middle School?
351 students attend Violetville Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Violetville Elementary Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Violetville Elementary Middle School?
Violetville Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Violetville Elementary Middle School offer ?
Violetville Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Violetville Elementary Middle School part of?
Violetville Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Violetville Elementary Middle School located?
Violetville Elementary Middle School is located in the Violetville neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 3/26/2020I think Violetville is probably one of the best schools in Baltimore City because they have plenty of structure and Order but I especially like the principal Miss Brown because I believe she genuinely cares about the students. I have two children that attend there and one that graduated last year and Miss Brown motivated him to do good in school and apply himself and now he wants to pass and graduate high school and I just think she is a great principal.5 7/15/2013The school is a great place for student learning. There are a few issues with student altecations, but that is true of all schools. I have enjoyed working with the staff and the administration. My child has been able to be very successful there. Way to go Violetville. Keep up the good work!2 5/21/2012Lots of violence at the school. The school used to be good. Now is a school where kids fight a lot.Review Violetville Elementary Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I think Violetville is probably one of the best schools in Baltimore City because they have plenty of structure and Order but I especially like the principal Miss Brown because I believe she genuinely cares about the students. I have two children that attend there and one that graduated last year and Miss Brown motivated him to do good in school and apply himself and now he wants to pass and graduate high school and I just think she is a great principal.
The school is a great place for student learning. There are a few issues with student altecations, but that is true of all schools. I have enjoyed working with the staff and the administration. My child has been able to be very successful there. Way to go Violetville. Keep up the good work!
Lots of violence at the school. The school used to be good. Now is a school where kids fight a lot.
Review Violetville Elementary Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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