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Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 vs. Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215

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School Overview

School
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237
231 S Eaton Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
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Bottom 50%
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215
3223 E Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
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Overview
Serving 851 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
851 students
414 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1310 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#1296 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
4%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
4%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
12%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 by grade.
Pre-K Students
53
20
Kindergarten Students
89
37
Grade 1 Students
93
35
Grade 2 Students
109
38
Grade 3 Students
72
50
Grade 4 Students
90
43
Grade 5 Students
88
47
Grade 6 Students
77
46
Grade 7 Students
91
48
Grade 8 Students
89
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
89%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
0.20
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(14-15 School Year Data)
10%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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