Villa Cresta Elementary School

Villa Cresta Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
2600 Rader Ave,  Baltimore, MD
Baltimore County Public Schools
5.0
4.2
616 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
44%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.2%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
324:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
43%
Black
28.4%
Hispanic
17.4%
Two or more races
8.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
1/6/2025
Amazing school. My daughter is in her final year and she's learned so much at Villa Cresta. The teachers are phenomenal and really want to see the children succeed.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/22/2022
We have had nothing but positive experiences with Villa Cresta Elementary. The teachers have been supportive, enthusiastic, caring and most importantly accommodating to each child as an individual. We just love this school!
3.0 parent
2/11/2022
I'm a little disappointed at this school. Teachers are great , but absolutely no kind of acknowledgement to students. My child got honor roll all the time.but not one time was it acknowledged by the school. My child's friends get certificates and recognition and she asked me why she did not get any....
4.0 other
8/2/2021
It's very good overall just in my experience there could be some changes.
5.0 parent
4/5/2021
I have no idea why this school is rated a 4. I have a child there in IEP, and they are leagues above helpful. The office staff is super amazing and the her teachers have been nothing but amazing. I am fully involved in her school as well as volunteer at the school. As a parent, I know I have to be f...

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Villa Cresta Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Baltimore, MD, in the Parkville neighborhood, and is served by the Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 616 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Villa Cresta Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $253,943. Discover additional schools in the area, like Parkville High School, Achievement Academy - Harbor City High School, Loch Raven High, and more. Learn more about what Baltimore has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Villa Cresta Elementary School.

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