School Score

Below average

32/100

Baltimore, Maryland · 2022-23

Baltimore City Public Schools

Serving 75,919 students in 159 schools, Baltimore City Public Schools trails US averages on standardized assessments. Math: 7% · Reading: 22% · Graduation: 75%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

District-wide

↓ 19.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

22%

District-wide

↓ 7.0% vs US

Graduation rate

75%

4-year

Enrollment

75,919

159 schools

Baltimore proficiency

7% / 22%

"Baltimore City Public Schools students reached 7% math proficiency and 22% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 22% / 31% state averages."

Source: NCES + Maryland DOE

Graduation rate

75%

"Baltimore City Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 75%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$19,500

"Baltimore City Public Schools spends $19,500 per student annually, above the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Baltimore City Public Schools · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Baltimore City Public Schools

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

here

22%

state

26%

US avg

↓ 73%

Reading proficiency

22%

here

31%

state

29%

US avg

↓ 24%

Graduation rate

75%

here

87%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 14%

Student-teacher ratio

15:1

here

14.8:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↓ 3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

91.6%

here

47.1%

state

52.1%

US avg

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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Baltimore City Public Schools a good school district?▾

Baltimore City Public Schools earns a CodeOpx School Score of 32/100 (D, Below average). It trails US averages on standardized assessments, with 7% math and 22% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Baltimore City Public Schools?▾

Baltimore City Public Schools operates 159 public schools serving 75,919 students in and around Baltimore, Maryland.

What is Baltimore City Public Schools's graduation rate?▾

Baltimore City Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 75%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Baltimore City Public Schools spend per student?▾

Baltimore City Public Schools spends approximately $19,500 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Baltimore City Public Schools school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Baltimore City Public Schools directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.