Below Average
#1201 of 1,363 schools in MD
John Ruhrah Elementary/middle
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 Rappolla Street, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Math 7% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Ruhrah Elementary/middle score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 12% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (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
59.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Ruhrah 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$86,209
Median home value
$281,400
Median rent
$1,782/mo
College educated
49.9%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21224; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 801 | Compare → |
| Clay Hill Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 851 | Compare → |
| Archbishop Borders SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 147 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #109 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
John Ruhrah Elementary/middle is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Ruhrah Elementary/middle
John Ruhrah Elementary/middle is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,014 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,201 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Ruhrah Elementary/middle
What grades does John Ruhrah Elementary/middle serve?
John Ruhrah Elementary/middle serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend John Ruhrah Elementary/middle?
John Ruhrah Elementary/middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,014 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Ruhrah Elementary/middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Ruhrah Elementary/middle is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Ruhrah Elementary/middle rank in MD?
John Ruhrah Elementary/middle ranks #1,201 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is John Ruhrah Elementary/middle's MySchoolScout rating?
John Ruhrah Elementary/middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 John Ruhrah Elementary/middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Ruhrah Elementary/middle has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John Ruhrah Elementary/middle a charter school?
No, John Ruhrah Elementary/middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Ruhrah Elementary/middle a Title I school?
No, John Ruhrah Elementary/middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Ruhrah Elementary/middle?
59.5% of students at John Ruhrah 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
- 1,014
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (410) 396-9125
- Area population (ZIP 21224)
- 46,949
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 21224; 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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