D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Belle Grove Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4502 Belle Grove Road, Baltimore, MD 21225
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 16th percentile in Maryland
Growth
C
Students gain 1.00 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 36th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maryland schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
312
Students
enrolled
9.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%16/1002.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%36/100Students gain 1.00 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.75 in 2009–19; 45th percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 72% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maryland schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maryland. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−22 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−25 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maryland state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%15%reading -24 pts, math -42 pts5th percentile (list)
Black15%5%reading -15 pts, math -18 pts7th percentile (list)
Hispanic10%10%reading -18 pts, math -15 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -4 pts, math -10 pts15th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4502 Belle Grove Road
City Baltimore
ZIP Code 21225
District 2400060
NCES School ID 240006000043
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 21225

Understanding the community around Belle Grove Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,171
Per Capita Income $24,948
Poverty Rate 20.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%
High School or Higher 78.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $186,000
Median Rent $1,104
Owner-Occupied 51.9%
Renter-Occupied 48.1%
View full data for ZIP 21225 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 21225 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 21225 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Belle Grove Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 44.9%
Female 55.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 40.1%
White 29.2%
Black 19.2%
Two or More Races 7.7%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 312
Teachers (FTE) 31.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Belle Grove Elementary?
Belle Grove Elementary has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Belle Grove Elementary?
Belle Grove Elementary has 312 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1.
What grades does Belle Grove Elementary serve?
Belle Grove Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Belle Grove Elementary receive per student?
Belle Grove Elementary receives $19,959 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Belle Grove Elementary in 21225 ▼
Avg Home Value
$227,345
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,354
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
48.1%

Other Schools in 21225

View all schools and real estate data for 21225 →

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026