C+
Average
63/100

North Bend Elementary/Middle

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 181 North Bend Road, Baltimore, MD 21229
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 16th percentile in Maryland
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.20 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 72nd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

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

63
Repit Score
out of 100
453
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
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%72/100Students gain 1.20 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 75th percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.20 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 77% 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 +2 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 proficiency21% (−23 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency20% (−17 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
Black22%17%reading -6 pts, math +1 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -3 pts, math +8 pts54th 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 181 North Bend Road
City Baltimore
ZIP Code 21229
District 2400090
NCES School ID 240009000602
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 21229

Understanding the community around North Bend Elementary/Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,692
Per Capita Income $30,020
Poverty Rate 14.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%
High School or Higher 88.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $168,900
Median Rent $1,179
Owner-Occupied 55.0%
Renter-Occupied 45.0%
View full data for ZIP 21229 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for North Bend Elementary/Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 89.6%
Hispanic/Latino 6.2%
White 2.0%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Races 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 453
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for North Bend Elementary/Middle?
North Bend Elementary/Middle has a Repit School Score of 63 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 North Bend Elementary/Middle?
North Bend Elementary/Middle has 453 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does North Bend Elementary/Middle serve?
North Bend Elementary/Middle serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does North Bend Elementary/Middle receive per student?
North Bend Elementary/Middle receives $23,862 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around North Bend Elementary/Middle in 21229 ▼
Avg Home Value
$176,336
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,634
1-Year Change
+1.2%
% Renters
45.0%

Other Schools in 21229

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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