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#880 of 1,363 schools in MD
James Mchenry Elementary/middle
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
31 S Schroeder Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
- Math 8% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Mchenry Elementary/middle score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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
87.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Mchenry Elementary/middle 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 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 91Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 80Very 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
$41,828
Median home value
$93,700
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
33.6%
Poverty rate
29.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21223; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Mary Lange Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Charles Carroll Barrister ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Franklin Square Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| George Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 165 | 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.
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
- #52 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
James Mchenry Elementary/middle is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Mchenry Elementary/middle
James Mchenry Elementary/middle is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 610 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #880 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Mchenry Elementary/middle
What grades does James Mchenry Elementary/middle serve?
James Mchenry Elementary/middle serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend James Mchenry Elementary/middle?
James Mchenry Elementary/middle has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Mchenry Elementary/middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Mchenry Elementary/middle is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Mchenry Elementary/middle rank in MD?
James Mchenry Elementary/middle ranks #880 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is James Mchenry Elementary/middle's MySchoolScout rating?
James Mchenry Elementary/middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 James Mchenry Elementary/middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Mchenry Elementary/middle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James Mchenry Elementary/middle a charter school?
No, James Mchenry Elementary/middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Mchenry Elementary/middle a Title I school?
No, James Mchenry Elementary/middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Mchenry Elementary/middle?
87.9% of students at James Mchenry Elementary/middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 610
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.8%
- Phone
- (410) 396-1621
- Area population (ZIP 21223)
- 19,793
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 21223; 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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