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Johnston Square Elementary
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1101 Valley Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
- Math 8% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Johnston Square Elementary score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 8% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Johnston Square 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 91Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 75Very 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
$61,578
Median home value
$307,700
Median rent
$1,497/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
20.8%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21202; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Baltimore Montessori Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| The Loyola SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Cecil ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 338 | 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.
Baltimore City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 151
- Rank in district
- #131 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
Johnston Square Elementary is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnston Square Elementary
Johnston Square Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 244 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,299 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnston Square Elementary
What grades does Johnston Square Elementary serve?
Johnston Square Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Johnston Square Elementary?
Johnston Square Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnston Square Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnston Square Elementary is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnston Square Elementary rank in MD?
Johnston Square Elementary ranks #1,299 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Johnston Square Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnston Square Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Johnston Square Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnston Square Elementary has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Johnston Square Elementary a charter school?
No, Johnston Square Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnston Square Elementary a Title I school?
No, Johnston Square Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnston Square Elementary?
93.0% of students at Johnston Square 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
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.2%
- Phone
- (410) 396-1477
- Area population (ZIP 21202)
- 21,506
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 21202; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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