C
Below Average
51/100

Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 820 E 43rd Street, Baltimore, MD 21212
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 15% · Math 25% proficient · 30th percentile in Maryland
Resources
B+
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
35
Students
enrolled
3.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%30/100reading 12th percentile, math 48th percentile among Maryland middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%83/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 76% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). (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 proficiency25% (−13 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
Black10%30%reading -18 pts, math +14 pts46th 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 820 E 43rd Street
City Baltimore
ZIP Code 21212
District 2400090
NCES School ID 240009001364
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 21212

Understanding the community around Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $94,014
Per Capita Income $60,075
Poverty Rate 5.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 46.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.1%
High School or Higher 91.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $343,900
Median Rent $1,327
Owner-Occupied 68.8%
Renter-Occupied 31.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 71.4%
Female 28.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 88.6%
Hispanic/Latino 11.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 35
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 3.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle?
Lois T. Murray 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 Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle?
Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle has 35 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 3.9:1.
What grades does Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle serve?
Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle receive per student?
Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle receives $23,862 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lois T. Murray Elementary/Middle in 21212 ▼
Avg Home Value
$347,427
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,908
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
31.2%

Other Schools in 21212

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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