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#529 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 39% in state
Medfield Heights Elementary
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4300 Buchanan Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21211
- Math 50% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Medfield Heights Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 36 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
34.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Medfield Heights 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
$81,467
Median home value
$274,000
Median rent
$1,577/mo
College educated
60.8%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21211; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Davids Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Hampden Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Waldorf School of BaltimorePrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Hampden Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 496 | 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
- #26 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
Medfield Heights Elementary is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Medfield Heights Elementary
Medfield Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 451 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #529 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Medfield Heights Elementary
What grades does Medfield Heights Elementary serve?
Medfield Heights Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Medfield Heights Elementary?
Medfield Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medfield Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Medfield Heights Elementary is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Medfield Heights Elementary rank in MD?
Medfield Heights Elementary ranks #529 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Medfield Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Medfield Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Medfield Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Medfield Heights Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Medfield Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, Medfield Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Medfield Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, Medfield Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Medfield Heights Elementary?
34.4% of students at Medfield Heights 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 451
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (410) 396-6460
- Area population (ZIP 21211)
- 15,481
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 21211; 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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