The top reported proficiency rate is 24% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Belmont Elementary
Belmont Elementary is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Baltimore, part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system. The school sits in the western section of the city, in a residential neighborhood near the intersection of North Ellamont Street and West North Avenue. Baltimore itself is an independent city with a mix of historic rowhouse districts and a service-oriented economy anchored by Johns Hopkins Hospital and University and the Port of Baltimore. The city's population has seen a slight decline in recent years, and a major infrastructure project replacing the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge is underway, but the district brief turned up no specific parent-relevant changes at the system level that would shape day-to-day operations for families.
State testing data from the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program and the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment is available for grades three through five. The results show that proficiency rates in mathematics and English language arts are low across all tested grades. In third-grade math, about one in eight students scored proficient; in fourth grade, roughly one in five; and in fifth grade, fewer than one in ten. English language arts rates are higher by comparison but still low: roughly one in four third graders and one in four fifth graders scored proficient, while fourth grade was closer to one in five. Science results for fifth grade, the only grade tested in that subject, show no students reaching proficiency. These are the school's reported numbers, and a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what supports and interventions are in place.
When the school is placed against other districts within Baltimore city, its overall proficiency across tested grades and subjects sits above the midpoint of that small comparison set. The set includes only two districts, so the range is narrow and the position reflects a modest difference rather than a wide gap.
The student body is small for an elementary school serving seven grades. Nearly all students identify as Black, and a very high share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Enrollment by grade is fairly even across the elementary years, with no dramatic drop-offs. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not reported in the available records, so there is no public picture of those populations at this school.
The housing market in the area reflects the broader city context. Home values in the school's zip code are well below the state average and have declined year over year, while rents have risen. This combination may make the neighborhood more accessible for buyers but tightening for renters. For families considering the school, the affordability of local housing relative to incomes is notable, though a parent would want to look at specific neighborhoods within walking distance to assess daily fit.
The school has no charter or magnet designation. It is a regular public school. No information on course access, staffing ratios, discipline, or attendance was available in the data provided, so a full picture of the school environment beyond test scores is not possible here. For a school serving only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, which is expected.
Belmont Elementary presents a straightforward academic profile: low state assessment results across the three tested subjects, a predominantly Black and low-income student body, and a position just above the middle among the very few districts in Baltimore city. Families considering this school would want to visit, ask about instructional supports and interventions, and look into the specific programs and staff-to-student ratios that are not visible in the public data.
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