James McHenry Elementary/Middle

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James McHenry Elementary/Middle is a public school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 667 students in grades PK-8. The school 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. The student population is predominantly African American, with over 90% of students identifying as such.

James McHenry Elementary/Middle consistently ranks among the lowest-performing schools in the state, with statewide rankings between 744-860 out of 859 Maryland elementary schools over the past several years. The school's proficiency rates in MCAP (Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program) tests are significantly lower than the state and Baltimore City Public Schools averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 80%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the relatively high spending per student at James McHenry, ranging from $14,232 to $14,869 over the past few years, the school's academic performance remains poor.

When comparing James McHenry Elementary/Middle to nearby schools in the same district, the academic performance gap becomes even more evident. For example, Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary, located just 0.55 miles away, consistently outperforms James McHenry on MCAP tests, with proficiency rates that are nearly double or more in many cases. This suggests that the challenges faced by James McHenry Elementary/Middle may be systemic and require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to address both academic and socioeconomic factors impacting the school community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 31 S Schroeder Street
       Baltimore, MD  21223-2559


(410) 396-1621

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
784th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,041 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  667

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.7%
Hispanic:
5.4%
White:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.4% Help


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Compare Details James McHenry Elementary/Middle ranks worse than 91.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 62nd 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 12.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details James McHenry Elementary/Middle ranks worse than 71.6% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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: African American (89.7%), Hispanic (5.4%), White (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James McHenry Elementary/Middle is 17.5. 87 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James McHenry Elementary/Middle is $19,041. 96 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

James McHenry Elementary/Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks James McHenry Elementary/Middle 235th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See James McHenry Elementary/Middle 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 James McHenry Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all elementary school students at James McHenry Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.03 133rd 803 83.4%
2005 89.25 24th 805 97.0%
2006 80.85 133rd 804 83.5%
2007 80.87 114th 818 86.1%
2008 38.79 589th 838 29.7%
2009 40.02 585th 850 31.2%
2010 52.89 465th 855 45.6%
2011 14.18 770th 853 9.7%
2012 3.13 832nd 857 2.9%
2014 3.31 838th 867 3.3%
2017 6.01 841st 847 0.7%
2018 6.20 837th 857 2.3%
2019 6.29 844th 853 1.1%
2021 12.82 760th 802 5.2%
2022 16.34 748th 862 13.2%
2024 12.10 784th 859 8.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at James McHenry Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.56 717th 796 9.9%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for James McHenry Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at James McHenry Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 1.22 338th 339 0.3%
2017 6.69 313th 317 1.3%
2018 14.32 293rd 328 10.7%
2019 9.95 301st 316 4.7%
2021 15.72 263rd 303 13.2%
2022 24.01 259th 333 22.2%
2023 20.81 255th 322 20.8%
2024 22.82 235th 328 28.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at James McHenry Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.10 262nd 303 13.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at James McHenry Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.00 256th 288 11.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at James McHenry Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.71 213th 259 17.8%
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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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Enrollment information for James McHenry Elementary/Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 137 508 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1990 111 477 1 0 0 n/a n/a -2 587
1991 127 511 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1992 110 494 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 605
1993 95 488 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1994 90 446 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1995 65 445 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1996 65 445 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1997 59 483 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1998 65 510 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 576
1999 46 490 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 538
2000 39 523 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2001 25 510 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2002 15 479 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2003 15 479 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2004 10 466 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2005 9 403 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2006 7 329 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2007 8 328 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2008 8 298 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2009 6 248 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2010 8 257 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2011 14 313 1 1 0 0 2 0 331
2012 7 366 0 5 0 0 2 0 380
2013 4 381 0 3 0 0 2 0 390
2014 11 380 0 4 0 0 1 0 396
2015 6 401 0 7 1 0 1 0 416
2016 9 325 2 5 2 0 1 0 344
2017 15 321 1 6 1 0 1 0 345
2018 16 361 2 8 0 0 2 0 389
2019 17 478 1 11 0 0 5 0 512
2020 20 577 5 14 0 1 8 0 625
2021 24 601 3 31 0 0 11 0 670
2022 26 639 2 33 0 0 11 0 711
2023 19 598 1 36 3 0 10 0 667

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 James McHenry Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 646 31.7 20.3 n/a
1990 587 32.5 18.0 99.7
1991 639 33.7 18.9 83.6
1992 605 31.2 19.3 84.8
1993 584 32.5 18.0 87.8
1994 537 30.8 17.4 94
1995 511 27.1 18.9 94.9
1996 511 27.1 18.9 94.9
1997 543 27.5 19.7 91.2
1998 576 30.0 19.2 94.1
1999 538 30.0 17.9 95
2000 564 31.0 18.2 95.9
2001 537 33.0 16.3 96.6
2002 495 34.0 14.6 88.1
2003 495 34.0 14.6 88.1
2004 477 30.0 15.9 93.5
2005 413 24.0 17.2 95.2
2006 337 22.0 15.3 94.4
2007 338 21.0 16.1 95
2008 308 20.5 15.0 96.8
2009 254 18.0 14.1 90.6
2010 266 18.5 14.3 98.9
2011 331 18.0 18.3 95.2
2012 380 23.0 16.5 95
2013 390 23.0 16.9 92.6
2014 396 21.5 18.4 99.2
2015 416 23.0 18.0 95
2016 344 22.0 15.6 100
2017 345 21.0 16.4 100
2018 389 19.0 20.4 100
2019 512 22.0 23.2 100
2020 625 34.0 18.3 80
2021 670 37.5 17.8 83.3
2022 711 37.5 18.9 80.9
2023 667 38.0 17.5 86.4

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 James McHenry Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 646 31.7 20.3 n/a
1990 587 32.5 18.0 99.7
1991 639 33.7 18.9 83.6
1992 605 31.2 19.3 84.8
1993 584 32.5 18.0 87.8
1994 537 30.8 17.4 94
1995 511 27.1 18.9 94.9
1996 511 27.1 18.9 94.9
1997 543 27.5 19.7 91.2
1998 576 30.0 19.2 94.1
1999 538 30.0 17.9 95
2000 564 31.0 18.2 95.9
2001 537 33.0 16.3 96.6
2002 495 34.0 14.6 88.1
2003 495 34.0 14.6 88.1
2004 477 30.0 15.9 93.5
2005 413 24.0 17.2 95.2
2006 337 22.0 15.3 94.4
2007 338 21.0 16.1 95
2008 308 20.5 15.0 96.8
2009 254 18.0 14.1 90.6
2010 266 18.5 14.3 98.9
2011 331 18.0 18.3 95.2
2012 380 23.0 16.5 95
2013 390 23.0 16.9 92.6
2014 396 21.5 18.4 99.2
2015 416 23.0 18.0 95
2016 344 22.0 15.6 100
2017 345 21.0 16.4 100
2018 389 19.0 20.4 100
2019 512 22.0 23.2 100
2020 625 34.0 18.3 80
2021 670 37.5 17.8 83.3
2022 711 37.5 18.9 80.9
2023 667 38.0 17.5 86.4

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 James McHenry Elementary/Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,815 (26.8%) $10,417 (73.2%) $14,232
2020 $3,459 (23.7%) $11,133 (76.3%) $14,592
2021 $3,480 (23.4%) $11,389 (76.6%) $14,869
2022 $3,798 (26.7%) $10,434 (73.3%) $14,232
2023 $1,221 (6.4%) $17,821 (93.6%) $19,041

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James McHenry Elementary/Middle

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 844th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 748th of 862 Elementary schools
 12.2%
Ranks 301st of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 255th of 322 Middle schools
 16.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students512667
 30.3%
African American478598
 25.1%
American Indian03
Asian11
Hispanic1136
 227.3%
Pacific Islander00
White1719
 11.8%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%86.4%
 13.6%


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Students at James McHenry Elementary/Middle are 90% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.

James McHenry Elementary/Middle ranks in the bottom 8.7% of Maryland elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 667 students attended James McHenry Elementary/Middle.


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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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