Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School

300 Pontiac Avenue
Brooklyn, MD 21225
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 717 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School's student population of 717 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
717 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Year Founded
2016
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School Rankings

Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1203 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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5%
27%
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21%
45%
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6-9%
36%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
62%
24%
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Black
19%
32%
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White
14%
31%
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Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.56
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(22-23)
55.8%
32.4%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School is ranked #1203 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School?
717 students attend Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School?
Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School offer ?
Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School part of?
Maree Garnett Farring Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.

School Reviews

2   10/10/2025
I am a parent of a child who attended this piece of crap school since 2006. I am not satisfied the way they deal with kids who have behavior/ emotional problems. I don't believe they have training in those iareas. When you speak to some of staff members they look at you like you have a 3rd eye. Office members ignore you half time and shouldn't work in public if they aren't polite. I am looking forward for my child to attend another school. I could never stand to look at that poorly looking playground I've seen better ones at McDonald's ..really.It is always trashy not even trash can in sight. The don't have music n gym is sad they make kids line up n repeat rules some kids are picked out to play and some aren't. I feel they should run,jump play freely since they may have hyperactive issues. Parents don't send you're kids here you will regret it.
- Posted by Parent - kelli

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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