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Montebello Elementary Middle School vs. Abbottston Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Montebello Elementary Middle School
2040 E 32nd Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
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Bottom 50%
Abbottston Elementary School
1300 Gorsuch Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
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Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Montebello 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 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Abbottston Elementary 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
533 students
338 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Montebello Elementary Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Abbottston Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Montebello Elementary Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Abbottston Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Montebello Elementary Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Abbottston Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Montebello Elementary Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Abbottston Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1246 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#1314 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Montebello Elementary Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Abbottston Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montebello Elementary Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Abbottston Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montebello Elementary Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Abbottston Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montebello Elementary Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Abbottston Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Montebello Elementary Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Abbottston Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
40
40
Kindergarten Students
55
37
Grade 1 Students
45
62
Grade 2 Students
48
47
Grade 3 Students
42
56
Grade 4 Students
53
47
Grade 5 Students
58
49
Grade 6 Students
60
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Grade 7 Students
68
-
Grade 8 Students
64
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Montebello Elementary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Abbottston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Montebello Elementary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Abbottston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
93%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Montebello Elementary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Abbottston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Montebello Elementary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Abbottston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Montebello Elementary Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Abbottston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.13
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Montebello Elementary Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Abbottston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
87%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Montebello Elementary Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Abbottston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(14-15 School Year Data)
8%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Montebello Elementary Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Abbottston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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