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#932 of 1,363 schools in MD
Arlington Elementary
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3705 W Rogers Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
- Math 14% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arlington Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arlington Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,784/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baltimore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,606
Median home value
$189,900
Median rent
$1,177/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheder D'kahal ChassidimPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Pimlico Elementary/middleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| Callaway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–7 | 1.0 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Baltimore Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 60 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Baltimore City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 151
- Rank in district
- #61 of 149
- District spending per student
- $22,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arlington Elementary is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arlington Elementary
Arlington Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 521 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #932 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arlington Elementary
What grades does Arlington Elementary serve?
Arlington Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Arlington Elementary?
Arlington Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arlington Elementary rank in MD?
Arlington Elementary ranks #932 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Arlington Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Arlington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arlington Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arlington Elementary has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arlington Elementary a charter school?
No, Arlington Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arlington Elementary a Title I school?
No, Arlington Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arlington Elementary?
79.3% of students at Arlington Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (410) 396-0567
- Area population (ZIP 21215)
- 52,078
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21215; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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