C+
Average
65/100

Relay Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5885 Selford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21227
Overall
C+
65/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 58th percentile in Maryland
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.06 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 40th 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

65
Repit Score
out of 100
574
Students
enrolled
16.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%58/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%40/100Students gain 1.06 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.66 in 2009–19; 55th percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% 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 +16 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 proficiency41% (−3 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−0 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
White42%42%reading -17 pts, math -15 pts23rd percentile (list)
Black37%27%reading +7 pts, math +4 pts63rd percentile (list)
Asian45%45%reading -29 pts, math -33 pts6th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -20 pts, math -16 pts19th percentile (list)
Low-income37%32%reading +11 pts, math +10 pts74th 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 5885 Selford Rd
City Baltimore
ZIP Code 21227
District 2400120
NCES School ID 240012000461
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 21227

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $78,626
Per Capita Income $39,218
Poverty Rate 11.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%
High School or Higher 85.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $259,600
Median Rent $1,266
Owner-Occupied 66.3%
Renter-Occupied 33.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Relay Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 44.1%
Black 19.5%
Asian 16.7%
Hispanic/Latino 10.1%
Two or More Races 9.1%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 574
Teachers (FTE) 35.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Relay Elementary?
Relay Elementary has a Repit School Score of 65 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 Relay Elementary?
Relay Elementary has 574 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1.
What grades does Relay Elementary serve?
Relay Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Relay Elementary receive per student?
Relay Elementary receives $18,242 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Relay Elementary in 21227 ▼
Avg Home Value
$313,147
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,702
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
33.7%

Other Schools in 21227

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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