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Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School

Public | PK-8 | 484 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 13, 2010

The school is unsatisfactory. There is a lack of vision among teachers and the principal. The school's teacher turnover rate and attendance is one of the highest for Baltimore City Public Schools. Overall, the schools attendance is down 200+ students.


Posted May 10, 2010

I love this school because the school have excellent teachers and students. This school teachers teach their heart out to the students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

this school is decent. good quality of work coming home. diverse school. involved helpful staff, and a great neighborhood!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2009

Francis Scott Key is a awsome school all the teachers are so excited to teach and teach their heart ouy to the students.This school has so many computer labs like for every grade.Extra curricular activties so many can't even name
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 25, 2007

i absolutly loved that school the teachers learn from us and we learn form them. Class 07..Andrew Page
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 2, 2006

I really like this school. They teach your child a valuable trade in computers and for the most part the teachers and staff are really involved and care about my childs education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 15, 2005

I love this school. this is the best school ever. I would recomend this school over any other school. In Baltimore. Andrew Page Student
—Submitted by Andrew, a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 65% 38%
White 29% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 6%
Hispanic 3% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 70%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1425 East Fort Ave
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 396-1503

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