Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237

Summary:

Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 is a public school in Baltimore, Maryland that serves 726 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population and is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 25 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Maryland elementary schools, with 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in both Mathematics and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (over 58%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While the school's spending per student ($14,378 in 2020-2021) is higher than the state average, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. Nearby schools, such as Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle and Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle, have higher academic proficiency rates and better overall performance, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and instructional practices to better support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 231 S Eaton Street
       Baltimore, MD  21224


(443) 642-2792

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
845th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,966 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  726

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.5%
African American:
11.4%
White:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.7% Help


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Compare Details Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 ranks worse than 98.4% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 94th 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 7.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 ranks worse than 97.9% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.82. (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 (85.5%), African American (11.4%), White (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 is 16.8. 78 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 employs 43 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 is $18,966. 97 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 321st of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 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 #237

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.53 25th 803 96.9%
2005 87.51 46th 805 94.3%
2006 85.99 61st 804 92.4%
2007 80.93 113th 818 86.2%
2008 35.65 613th 838 26.8%
2009 27.23 693rd 850 18.5%
2010 14.94 798th 855 6.7%
2011 12.21 792nd 853 7.2%
2012 1.20 847th 857 1.2%
2013 7.73 814th 847 3.9%
2014 4.43 830th 867 4.3%
2015 12.45 805th 859 6.3%
2016 8.29 819th 845 3.1%
2017 9.19 809th 847 4.5%
2018 11.47 781st 857 8.9%
2019 9.44 803rd 853 5.9%
2022 9.83 829th 862 3.8%
2023 5.40 851st 855 0.5%
2024 7.30 845th 859 1.6%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237

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Rank History for all middle school students at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 36.78 225th 301 25.2%
2010 33.13 246th 324 24.1%
2011 15.65 275th 309 11.0%
2012 1.68 310th 314 1.3%
2013 12.30 287th 316 9.2%
2014 8.50 311th 339 8.3%
2015 6.30 314th 315 0.3%
2016 11.38 291st 314 7.3%
2017 10.00 300th 317 5.4%
2018 17.35 273rd 328 16.8%
2019 10.88 295th 316 6.6%
2021 6.35 300th 303 1.0%
2022 20.94 273rd 333 18.0%
2023 10.24 297th 322 7.8%
2024 6.82 321st 328 2.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.16 265th 273 2.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.67 295th 303 2.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.41 207th 207 0.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 173 4 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 180
1990 170 6 0 0 4 n/a n/a 1 181
1991 192 3 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 197
1992 172 4 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 185
1993 179 5 0 4 11 n/a n/a 0 199
1994 210 18 3 9 9 n/a n/a 0 249
1995 213 29 5 6 9 n/a n/a 0 262
1996 213 29 5 6 9 n/a n/a 0 262
1997 204 50 0 7 16 n/a n/a 0 277
1998 187 58 1 8 16 n/a n/a 0 270
1999 181 110 0 8 16 n/a n/a 0 315
2000 156 114 0 8 17 n/a n/a 0 295
2001 129 130 2 9 13 n/a n/a 0 283
2002 78 117 2 8 13 n/a n/a 0 218
2003 78 117 2 8 13 n/a n/a 0 218
2004 45 113 0 8 8 n/a n/a 0 174
2005 40 114 0 6 8 n/a n/a 0 168
2006 35 111 0 7 10 n/a n/a 0 163
2007 27 105 1 11 7 n/a n/a 0 151
2008 38 160 2 35 5 n/a n/a 0 240
2009 72 215 5 104 5 n/a n/a 0 401
2010 57 257 3 165 4 n/a n/a 0 486
2011 53 266 4 212 2 2 0 0 539
2012 55 252 4 265 1 1 1 0 579
2013 47 250 4 311 1 1 1 0 615
2014 38 227 6 359 0 1 1 0 632
2015 40 208 9 451 1 0 1 0 710
2016 39 220 6 475 1 0 1 0 742
2017 39 211 5 527 2 0 1 0 785
2018 29 182 5 536 3 0 2 0 757
2019 25 150 3 595 1 0 2 0 776
2020 18 122 5 732 1 0 4 0 882
2021 15 115 3 720 0 1 6 0 860
2022 17 64 4 675 0 0 6 0 766
2023 12 83 5 621 0 0 5 0 726

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 #237

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 180 7.0 25.7 n/a
1990 181 8.3 21.8 30.4
1991 197 8.8 22.3 22.3
1992 185 8.8 21.0 36.2
1993 199 9.4 21.2 33.7
1994 249 12.6 19.8 57
1995 262 12.3 21.3 57.6
1996 262 12.3 21.3 57.6
1997 277 13.3 20.8 65
1998 270 16.9 16.0 59.6
1999 315 16.9 18.6 72.1
2000 295 18.4 16.0 67.5
2001 283 14.6 19.4 83
2002 218 18.6 11.7 88.5
2003 218 18.6 11.7 88.5
2004 174 18.0 9.7 94.8
2005 168 10.0 16.8 95.2
2006 163 14.0 11.6 81.6
2007 151 14.5 10.4 74.2
2008 240 18.0 13.3 90.4
2009 401 24.0 16.7 81.5
2010 486 30.0 16.2 96.1
2011 539 34.0 15.8 97
2012 579 35.0 16.5 91.5
2013 615 33.0 18.6 95.3
2014 632 34.5 18.3 95.4
2015 710 38.0 18.6 90.4
2016 742 44.0 16.8 100
2017 785 40.0 19.6 100
2018 757 43.0 17.6 100
2019 776 46.5 16.6 100
2020 882 49.0 18.0 34.6
2021 860 59.0 14.5 38.3
2022 766 56.0 13.6 42.8
2023 726 43.0 16.8 58.7

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 #237

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 180 7.0 25.7 n/a
1990 181 8.3 21.8 30.4
1991 197 8.8 22.3 22.3
1992 185 8.8 21.0 36.2
1993 199 9.4 21.2 33.7
1994 249 12.6 19.8 57
1995 262 12.3 21.3 57.6
1996 262 12.3 21.3 57.6
1997 277 13.3 20.8 65
1998 270 16.9 16.0 59.6
1999 315 16.9 18.6 72.1
2000 295 18.4 16.0 67.5
2001 283 14.6 19.4 83
2002 218 18.6 11.7 88.5
2003 218 18.6 11.7 88.5
2004 174 18.0 9.7 94.8
2005 168 10.0 16.8 95.2
2006 163 14.0 11.6 81.6
2007 151 14.5 10.4 74.2
2008 240 18.0 13.3 90.4
2009 401 24.0 16.7 81.5
2010 486 30.0 16.2 96.1
2011 539 34.0 15.8 97
2012 579 35.0 16.5 91.5
2013 615 33.0 18.6 95.3
2014 632 34.5 18.3 95.4
2015 710 38.0 18.6 90.4
2016 742 44.0 16.8 100
2017 785 40.0 19.6 100
2018 757 43.0 17.6 100
2019 776 46.5 16.6 100
2020 882 49.0 18.0 34.6
2021 860 59.0 14.5 38.3
2022 766 56.0 13.6 42.8
2023 726 43.0 16.8 58.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,000 (15.1%) $11,214 (84.9%) $13,214
2020 $1,798 (14.9%) $10,257 (85.1%) $12,055
2021 $2,135 (14.8%) $12,244 (85.2%) $14,378
2022 $3,184 (19.9%) $12,815 (80.1%) $15,999
2023 $266 (1.4%) $18,700 (98.6%) $18,966

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237

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 803rd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 851st of 855 Elementary schools
 5.4%
Ranks 295th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 297th of 322 Middle schools
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students776726
 6.4%
African American15083
 44.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic595621
 4.4%
Pacific Islander00
White2512
 52%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%58.7%
 41.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 726 students attended Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237.

Students at Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 are 86% Hispanic, 11% African American, 2% White.

Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 ranks in the bottom 1.6% of Maryland elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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