Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Creative City Public Charter 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Creative City Public Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Creative City Public Charter School's student population of 253 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Creative City Public Charter 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 Creative City Public Charter School is 0.27, 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
#1111 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
85%
33%
White
7%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
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 Creative City Public Charter School's ranking?
Creative City Public Charter School is ranked #1111 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Creative City Public Charter School often compared to?
Creative City Public Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Heights Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Creative City Public Charter School?
253 students attend Creative City Public Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Creative City Public Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creative City Public Charter School?
Creative City Public Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Creative City Public Charter School offer ?
Creative City Public Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Creative City Public Charter School part of?
Creative City Public Charter School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Creative City Public Charter School located?
Creative City Public Charter School is located in the Towanda Grantley neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
School Reviews
5 8/25/2023
This school is well rounded for all the students, from the little ones in K to the older ones in 5th, and showing scores from 2020- 2021 when we were recovering/trying to recover from the Pandemic is not proving anything. Show what was been achieved NOW. PARENTS VISIT THIS SCHOOL..YOU WILL BE AMAZED.
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