Baltimore City Schools See Improvement in State Ratings

In a positive shift for education in Baltimore City, nearly 50% of local schools have achieved at least three stars out of five in the Maryland School Report Card for this year, a significant rise from 35% in the previous year.

This annual assessment evaluates public schools across the state and has shown a rebound in performance following the challenges posed by the pandemic. Contributing factors to this improvement include a decrease in chronic absenteeism among middle school students and a rise in math test scores.

Several schools have notably improved their ratings. Four schools—Glenmount, Clay Hill, Hampden, and Mt. Washington—have advanced from three to four stars this year. However, the city still has only one five-star institution, Hampstead Hill Academy, which serves grades K-8. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, once rated five stars, has dropped to four stars.

Despite these advancements, Baltimore City still faces challenges. Of the 18 schools in Maryland that received only one star, more than half are located in Baltimore. Following the pandemic, around 75% of city schools were rated one or two stars, but this figure has now improved to 51%.

These developments are part of ongoing efforts to enhance educational outcomes in the city, as community members and educators work towards fostering a better learning environment for students.

Reported by HarborBeat based on thebanner.com (source).