The top reported proficiency rate is 34% in English language arts. The lowest is 9% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Victory Villa Elementary
Victory Villa Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school in the Baltimore County Public Schools district. It is located in the city of Baltimore, a place that moved from a heavy-industry past to a service-oriented economy anchored by Johns Hopkins Hospital and University and the Port of Baltimore. The city has many historic districts and a walkable urban fabric in places like Fell’s Point and Federal Hill, though the school itself sits in a residential area. Baltimore’s population has seen a slight decline in recent years, and a major infrastructure project is underway to replace the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge downtown. This is a large elementary school by enrollment for its grade band, serving a student body that is diverse in racial and economic terms. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The largest racial group is Black students, followed by Hispanic students, White students, and students who identify as two or more races, with a smaller Asian population.
The school’s academic performance on Maryland’s state assessments is an area where the numbers are low enough that a parent likely will want to talk with the school directly about how instruction and support are structured. In English language arts, the share of students scoring at the proficient level or above was in the mid-to-upper third for third and fourth grade, but dropped to a noticeably lower level by fifth grade. In mathematics, proficiency rates were even lower across all tested grades, with the fifth-grade math result particularly soft. Science results for fifth graders also showed a very small share of students reaching proficiency. These are single-year results for the 2024-2025 school year, and the data does not provide a prior year for comparison, so it is not possible to tell from the available information whether this represents a trend or a single point in time. Because state testing does not begin until third grade, families of pre-kindergarten through second grade students will not see academic performance data from these assessments for their children.
The district that Victory Villa belongs to, Baltimore County Public Schools, has made several parent-relevant changes in recent years. It adopted a new elementary literacy curriculum starting in the 2023-2024 school year that is aligned with the science of reading, emphasizing phonics and phonemic awareness. This is a district-wide shift that affects how reading is taught in all elementary schools, including Victory Villa. The district also implemented a new cell phone policy for the 2024-2025 school year that restricts use during instructional time for all grade levels. Baltimore County voters approved a bond issue for school safety and security improvements, funding upgrades such as secure entrance vestibules and access control systems. Additionally, the district is implementing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, a multi-year state plan that is expanding pre-K access and increasing teacher salaries. For a family considering Victory Villa, the district-level literacy curriculum change is particularly relevant, as it shapes the core academic instruction their child will receive from kindergarten onward.
The school’s environment data, including discipline records, attendance rates, and staffing details, was not available in the materials provided. Similarly, no information was reported on the school’s special education or English learner populations, so a parent who needs specific supports in those areas should contact the school to ask directly. The housing market in the area shows a mix of ownership and rental options, with home values that have been relatively stable and rents that have edged upward, reflecting a broader national pattern of moderate increases.
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