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Carney Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 505 students

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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
Based on 3 ratings
2011:
Based on 1 rating
2010:
Based on 2 ratings

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Posted May 10, 2013

The staff is helpfull, the teachers are average and the principal below average. They used to have a 9 grading.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2013

I really love this school and the teachers I've met. I agree that the front office staff is not friendly and warm. They make you feel like you're bothering them when you come in. In response to the parent below who said the principal should work on encouraging parents of all races to be involved in school activities and programs, I have seen first hand how uninvolved parents of ALL races are at Carney. I've attended the general PTA meetings where parents have an open forum to address concerns, and been one of about ten people there. Either the principal or vice principal are always at the meetings and encourage new ideas for parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 27, 2012

I like the teachers at Carney as they seem geniunely concerned about the students academic achievement. The principal and office staff are very unfriendly. The principal should work on encouraging parents of all races to be involved in school activities and programs since Carney is a diverse school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 6, 2012

i dont like this school.they are trying give a hard time.i hate school staff..they are not usa president
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 11, 2012

Carney is a great school! I love the new Principal & asst Principal and the school is growing by leaps and bounds. The PTA is very dedicated and the parents are very involved. A lot of the teachers are signing up for online grades as well. This is our first year doing online grades, and I love it! I would highly recommend Carney to anyone!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2011

The new pricipal at Carney is amazing. The love and concern for her students and staff is aparent in all that she does. My oldest child graduated from fifth grade last year and I have four of my other children still attending. I am so proud to be a Carney mom.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2010

My third child is now enrolled in Carney Elementary. The teachers, staff and administrators are a group of hard working, dedicated professionals. We are extremely happy with the school and would highly recommend Carney Elementary to anyone!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2010

Carney is a great school, that makes every child feel encoraged to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2010

The teachers can't explain easy concepts and there are a lot of subs. The director doesn't return calls.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 23, 2009

THe teachers are wonderful and truly care about their students. The PTA is so involved. I am so pleased my daughter goes there!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2008

This is our second year at Carney and we couldn't be more pleased! My daughter was thrilled to start school again this week. The teachers and staff are truly dedicated and their hard work is apparent in the student achievement. We couldn't be happier!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 1, 2006

It is our first year at Carney and so far I think it is a really good school. The teachers are wonderful and constantly monitor your child to make sure they are were they need to be. I feel like my child is challenged but not so much that she is stressed out and she loves the extracurricular activities provided by the school. Parents are encouraged to volunteer as much as they choose. This to me is wonderful because I like to observe what happens with my child plus I get to help the teacher out so that she has more time with the children. It allows me to see how my child is in class. Overall, I would recommend the school to anyone who wants their child to be in a productive, clean, safe, and happy environment for learning.
—Submitted by Melanie, a parent


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.

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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.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
68%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 58% 46%
Black 22% 38%
Asian/Pacific Islander 15% 6%
Hispanic 4% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 28%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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3131 East Joppa Rd
Baltimore, MD 21234
Phone: (410) 887-5228

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