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#1325 of 1,363 schools in MD
Dorothy I. Height Elementary
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2011 Linden Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217
- Math 8% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dorothy I. Height Elementary score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 11% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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
88.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dorothy I. Height 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 82Excellent Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- 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
$37,207
Median home value
$175,900
Median rent
$1,065/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
32.6%
Poverty rate
30.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Midtown AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 181 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #137 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
Dorothy I. Height Elementary is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dorothy I. Height Elementary
Dorothy I. Height Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 432 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,325 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dorothy I. Height Elementary
What grades does Dorothy I. Height Elementary serve?
Dorothy I. Height Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dorothy I. Height Elementary?
Dorothy I. Height Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy I. Height Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy I. Height Elementary is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorothy I. Height Elementary rank in MD?
Dorothy I. Height Elementary ranks #1,325 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Dorothy I. Height Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorothy I. Height Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Dorothy I. Height Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorothy I. Height Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dorothy I. Height Elementary a charter school?
No, Dorothy I. Height Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorothy I. Height Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dorothy I. Height Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorothy I. Height Elementary?
88.9% of students at Dorothy I. Height 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
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (410) 396-0837
- Area population (ZIP 21217)
- 31,125
- Area average commute
- 32.3 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 21217; 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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