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#1349 of 1,363 schools in MD
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1400 N Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21213
- Math 5% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 5% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 70 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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
95%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 83Excellent Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$50,031
Median home value
$134,900
Median rent
$1,253/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
24.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21213; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Square ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Harford Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Cecil ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Collington Square Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 198 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Baltimore City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 151
- Rank in district
- #144 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
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 282 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,349 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary
What grades does Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary serve?
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary?
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary rank in MD?
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary ranks #1,349 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary a charter school?
No, Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary?
95.0% of students at Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.5%
- Phone
- (410) 396-1452
- Area population (ZIP 21213)
- 27,881
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 21213; 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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