Serving 683 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bay-brook 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay-brook Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bay-brook Elementary Middle School's student population of 683 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
683 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Bay-brook 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 Bay-brook Elementary Middle School is 0.58, 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
#1346 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
37%
23%
Black
53%
33%
White
7%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay-brook Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Bay-brook Elementary Middle School is ranked #1346 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Bay-brook Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Bay-brook Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arundel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Bay-brook Elementary Middle School?
683 students attend Bay-brook Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bay-brook Elementary Middle School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay-brook Elementary Middle School?
Bay-brook Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bay-brook Elementary Middle School offer ?
Bay-brook Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bay-brook Elementary Middle School part of?
Bay-brook Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Bay-brook Elementary Middle School located?
Bay-brook Elementary Middle School is located in the Brooklyn Homes neighborhood of Brooklyn, MD.
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