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Medfield Heights Elementary School vs. The Mount Washington School

Should you attend Medfield Heights Elementary School or The Mount Washington School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Medfield Heights Elementary School
4300 Buchanan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
The Mount Washington School
1801 Sulgrave Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Medfield Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, The Mount Washington 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 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-7
PK-8
Total Students
451 students
545 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Medfield Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at The Mount Washington School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Medfield Heights Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Mount Washington School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Medfield Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at The Mount Washington School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Medfield Heights Elementary School 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 The Mount Washington School 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

#450 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
#707 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Medfield Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of The Mount Washington School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in MD)
21%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Medfield Heights Elementary School 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 The Mount Washington School 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.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Medfield Heights Elementary School 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 The Mount Washington School 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.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Medfield Heights Elementary School 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 The Mount Washington School 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 Medfield Heights Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of The Mount Washington School by grade.
Pre-K Students
59
19
Kindergarten Students
68
56
Grade 1 Students
73
46
Grade 2 Students
57
64
Grade 3 Students
71
49
Grade 4 Students
65
57
Grade 5 Students
57
56
Grade 6 Students
-
63
Grade 7 Students
1
57
Grade 8 Students
-
78

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Medfield Heights Elementary School, 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 The Mount Washington School, 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
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Medfield Heights Elementary School, 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 The Mount Washington School, 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
33%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Medfield Heights Elementary School, 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 The Mount Washington School, 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
42%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Medfield Heights Elementary School, 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 The Mount Washington School, 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
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Medfield Heights Elementary School, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at The Mount Washington School, 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.
0.70
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Medfield Heights Elementary School, 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 The Mount Washington School, 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
34%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Medfield Heights Elementary School, 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 The Mount Washington School, 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
19%
(14-15 School Year Data)
9%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Medfield Heights Elementary School, 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 The Mount Washington School, 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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