C
Below Average
51/100

Franklin Square Elementary/Middle

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 1400 W Lexington Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 4th percentile in Maryland
Growth
B
Students gain 1.31 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 63rd 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

51
Repit Score
out of 100
460
Students
enrolled
18.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%4/1003.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%63/100Students gain 1.31 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.70 in 2009–19; 87th percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 87% 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 +0 points better 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 proficiency15% (−29 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency6% (−31 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
Black15%6%reading -13 pts, math -10 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income17%8%reading -8 pts, math -7 pts17th 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 1400 W Lexington Street
City Baltimore
ZIP Code 21223
District 2400090
NCES School ID 240009000208
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 21223

Understanding the community around Franklin Square Elementary/Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $35,541
Per Capita Income $22,918
Poverty Rate 29.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%
High School or Higher 74.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $83,400
Median Rent $1,051
Owner-Occupied 33.3%
Renter-Occupied 66.7%
View full data for ZIP 21223 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Franklin Square Elementary/Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 89.6%
Hispanic/Latino 5.4%
White 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Races 1.1%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 460
Teachers (FTE) 25.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Franklin Square Elementary/Middle?
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Franklin Square Elementary/Middle?
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle has 460 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1.
What grades does Franklin Square Elementary/Middle serve?
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Franklin Square Elementary/Middle receive per student?
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle receives $23,862 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Franklin Square Elementary/Middle in 21223 ▼
Avg Home Value
$68,201
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,536
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
66.7%

Other Schools in 21223

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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