Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215

Summary:

Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Baltimore, MD, with a student population of 424 that is predominantly Hispanic (86.79%). The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Maryland elementary schools over the past decade, significantly underperforming the state and district averages in both Math and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency.

Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 faces significant challenges, with only 6.2% of students proficient or better in Math and 15.1% in ELA, compared to state averages of 24.1% and 48.4%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low in 3rd and 5th grade Math and ELA, with proficiency rates ranging from 6.7% to 14.6%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 60.14% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Hampstead Hill Academy and Patterson Park Public Charter School, which serve similar student populations but achieve higher academic performance.

However, the success of these nearby charter schools suggests that with the right strategies and resources, Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 has the potential to improve its academic outcomes. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.1 and higher-than-average per-student spending of $15,133 indicate that the resources are available, but the key may lie in addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance, such as instructional practices and family engagement. By learning from the successes of nearby high-performing schools, Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 could potentially make strides in improving educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 3223 E Pratt Street
       Baltimore, MD  21224


(410) 396-9381

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
838th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,518 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.8%
African American:
11.1%
White:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.1% Help


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Compare Details Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 ranks worse than 97.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 88th among 101 ranked elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.11. (See more...)
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Compare Details Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 ranks worse than 88.4% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.8%), African American (11.1%), White (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 is 15.1. 54 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 employs 28 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 is $19,518. 89 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 290th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 in the ranking list.)

Baltimore City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore City Public Schools 24th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.05 9th 803 98.9%
2005 91.31 5th 805 99.4%
2006 90.59 10th 804 98.8%
2007 86.98 43rd 818 94.7%
2008 2.50 833rd 838 0.6%
2009 28.01 685th 850 19.4%
2010 33.69 642nd 855 24.9%
2011 16.99 753rd 853 11.7%
2012 16.00 762nd 857 11.1%
2013 22.32 711th 847 16.1%
2014 7.05 815th 867 6.0%
2015 12.10 809th 859 5.8%
2016 8.14 820th 845 3.0%
2017 7.84 821st 847 3.1%
2018 17.33 712th 857 16.9%
2019 19.58 672nd 853 21.2%
2022 11.92 802nd 862 7.0%
2023 6.43 843rd 855 1.4%
2024 8.11 838th 859 2.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.07 786th 788 0.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.31 347th 347 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215

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Rank History for all middle school students at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 2.86 275th 283 2.8%
2009 26.86 242nd 301 19.6%
2010 50.03 195th 324 39.8%
2011 22.47 250th 309 19.1%
2012 24.56 242nd 314 22.9%
2013 9.04 297th 316 6.0%
2014 12.22 295th 339 13.0%
2015 20.55 251st 315 20.3%
2016 16.15 263rd 314 16.2%
2017 7.62 308th 317 2.8%
2018 16.19 283rd 328 13.7%
2019 28.86 218th 316 31.0%
2021 8.69 291st 303 4.0%
2022 20.35 281st 333 15.6%
2023 11.17 293rd 322 9.0%
2024 13.98 290th 328 11.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.99 276th 303 8.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.38 282nd 288 2.1%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Monday, February 1, 2021

Open Quote Principal belittles her teachers and staff. She will seem extremely nice when hiring you and then within two months she will have no problem yelling at you in front of her students. Teachers always quit! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 600 29 13 4 4 n/a n/a 0 650
1990 626 33 8 5 5 n/a n/a -3 674
1991 653 48 8 9 6 n/a n/a 0 724
1992 634 63 5 13 34 n/a n/a 0 749
1993 591 113 6 19 30 n/a n/a 0 759
1994 552 129 4 21 25 n/a n/a 0 731
1995 405 195 8 32 46 n/a n/a 0 686
1996 405 195 8 32 46 n/a n/a 0 686
1997 344 286 13 39 47 n/a n/a 0 729
1998 295 390 15 33 36 n/a n/a 0 769
1999 224 479 13 45 33 n/a n/a 0 794
2000 147 422 10 53 15 n/a n/a 0 647
2001 134 521 8 70 22 n/a n/a 0 755
2002 86 445 4 104 8 n/a n/a 0 647
2003 86 445 4 104 8 n/a n/a 0 647
2004 86 439 7 126 9 n/a n/a 0 667
2005 62 414 2 124 9 n/a n/a 0 611
2006 51 260 1 121 5 n/a n/a 0 438
2007 39 270 8 133 2 n/a n/a 0 452
2008 40 227 9 128 3 n/a n/a 0 407
2009 34 180 7 122 4 n/a n/a 0 347
2010 27 172 7 107 2 n/a n/a 0 315
2011 19 166 9 125 1 0 0 0 320
2012 24 166 9 141 1 1 0 0 342
2013 25 139 12 169 2 1 0 0 348
2014 22 149 9 194 3 1 1 0 379
2015 22 140 10 264 3 2 2 0 443
2016 28 136 10 276 4 2 2 0 458
2017 15 112 9 305 3 1 0 0 445
2018 10 119 8 319 1 1 0 0 458
2019 8 86 6 322 2 2 0 0 426
2020 9 73 4 387 0 2 1 0 476
2021 11 68 3 377 0 2 2 0 463
2022 10 63 2 391 0 1 1 0 468
2023 8 47 0 368 0 0 1 0 424

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 650 29.8 21.8 n/a
1990 674 31.4 21.4 36.2
1991 724 31.4 23.0 38.3
1992 749 32.9 22.7 62.5
1993 759 35.8 21.2 61.7
1994 731 37.9 19.3 65
1995 686 33.0 20.8 77.8
1996 686 33.0 20.8 77.8
1997 729 33.8 21.6 60.8
1998 769 34.0 22.6 73.2
1999 794 34.0 23.4 77
2000 647 41.0 15.8 73.9
2001 755 36.0 21.0 74
2002 647 45.0 14.4 85.5
2003 647 45.0 14.4 85.5
2004 667 44.0 15.2 85.6
2005 611 34.0 18.0 80.5
2006 438 31.0 14.1 88.8
2007 452 34.0 13.3 91.6
2008 407 34.0 12.0 89.9
2009 347 33.0 10.5 95.4
2010 315 27.0 11.6 95.6
2011 320 24.0 13.3 95.3
2012 342 26.0 13.1 95.9
2013 348 25.0 13.9 98.6
2014 379 26.5 14.3 99.2
2015 443 28.0 15.8 95.7
2016 458 32.0 14.3 100
2017 445 31.5 14.1 100
2018 458 27.0 16.9 100
2019 426 28.5 14.9 100
2020 476 29.5 16.1 41.6
2021 463 36.0 12.8 45.4
2022 468 34.0 13.7 44.7
2023 424 28.0 15.1 60.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 650 29.8 21.8 n/a
1990 674 31.4 21.4 36.2
1991 724 31.4 23.0 38.3
1992 749 32.9 22.7 62.5
1993 759 35.8 21.2 61.7
1994 731 37.9 19.3 65
1995 686 33.0 20.8 77.8
1996 686 33.0 20.8 77.8
1997 729 33.8 21.6 60.8
1998 769 34.0 22.6 73.2
1999 794 34.0 23.4 77
2000 647 41.0 15.8 73.9
2001 755 36.0 21.0 74
2002 647 45.0 14.4 85.5
2003 647 45.0 14.4 85.5
2004 667 44.0 15.2 85.6
2005 611 34.0 18.0 80.5
2006 438 31.0 14.1 88.8
2007 452 34.0 13.3 91.6
2008 407 34.0 12.0 89.9
2009 347 33.0 10.5 95.4
2010 315 27.0 11.6 95.6
2011 320 24.0 13.3 95.3
2012 342 26.0 13.1 95.9
2013 348 25.0 13.9 98.6
2014 379 26.5 14.3 99.2
2015 443 28.0 15.8 95.7
2016 458 32.0 14.3 100
2017 445 31.5 14.1 100
2018 458 27.0 16.9 100
2019 426 28.5 14.9 100
2020 476 29.5 16.1 41.6
2021 463 36.0 12.8 45.4
2022 468 34.0 13.7 44.7
2023 424 28.0 15.1 60.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,073 (15.4%) $11,384 (84.6%) $13,457
2020 $1,713 (13.2%) $11,251 (86.8%) $12,963
2021 $2,146 (14.2%) $12,987 (85.8%) $15,133
2022 $3,268 (21.6%) $11,849 (78.4%) $15,117
2023 $528 (2.7%) $18,990 (97.3%) $19,518

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 672nd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 843rd of 855 Elementary schools
 19.8%
Ranks 218th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 293rd of 322 Middle schools
 22%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students426424
 0.5%
African American8647
 45.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian60
 100%
Hispanic322368
 14.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White88
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%60.1%
 39.9%


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Students at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 are 87% Hispanic, 11% African American, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 424 students attended Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215.

Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #215 ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Maryland elementary schools.


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