MORRELL PARK ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Morrell Park Elementary/Middle is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 424 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Morrell Park Elementary/Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Morrell Park Elementary/Middle School, located in the Morrell Park neighborhood of Southwest Baltimore, serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system, the school is situated in a tight-knit residential community and functions as a neighborhood anchor, prioritizing foundational academics and social-emotional development for its diverse student body. The school’s mission emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve both academic growth and personal responsibility throughout their formative years.

Academically, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that spans the early childhood, elementary, and middle school years, allowing for continuity in a student's educational journey within a single building. The facility on Tolley Street is designed to facilitate this K-8 model, offering various extracurricular opportunities and community-focused programs intended to engage students beyond the standard classroom experience. By focusing on the transition from the primary grades into the more rigorous requirements of middle school, Morrell Park aims to prepare its graduates for success in Baltimore’s high schools and beyond.

For more information, contact Morrell Park Elementary/Middle at (410) 396-3426 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.