Lillie May Carroll Jackson School

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/371

Charter School 221 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

The Lillie May Carroll Jackson School (LMCJ), located on Woodbourne Avenue in Baltimore, is a unique public charter school serving students in grades 5 through 8. Named after the legendary Baltimore civil rights activist and president of the local NAACP branch for over 35 years, the school seeks to embody her spirit of social justice, advocacy, and educational excellence. It operates as an all-girls institution, designed to provide a supportive and empowering environment that encourages young women to develop their voices, leadership skills, and academic potential during their formative middle school years.

Academically, the school places a strong emphasis on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that integrates a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) alongside the humanities. By fostering a culture of high expectations and community responsibility, LMCJ aims to prepare its students not only for success in competitive high schools but also for active participation as leaders in their communities. The school’s mission is deeply rooted in the legacy of its namesake, challenging its students to carry forward a tradition of civic engagement and societal improvement.

221

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lillie May Carroll Jackson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	3
Black	216
Two or More	1

Black
216 (97.7 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.4 %)
White
1 (0.5 %)
Two or More
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(443)320-9499
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/371
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 74