John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle

Summary:

John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle is a public school in Baltimore, Maryland that serves 930 students in grades PK-8. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (87.74%) and is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 25 districts in the state.

Despite spending a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $15,163 to $16,840 over the past few years, John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Maryland elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in MCAP Mathematics and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the Baltimore City and Maryland state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 5.8% of students were proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to 10.2% for Baltimore City and 24.1% for Maryland. In MCAP English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rate was 15.6%, compared to 27.7% for Baltimore City and 48.4% for Maryland.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Patterson Park Public Charter School, Hampstead Hill Academy, and Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle, generally outperform John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle in academic proficiency, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics may be contributing to the school's academic challenges, and a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improving educational outcomes in this area of Baltimore is needed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 701 Rappolla Street
       Baltimore, MD  21224


(410) 396-9125

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
839th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,247 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  930

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.7%
White:
6.9%
African American:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.8% Help


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Compare Details John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle ranks worse than 97.7% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 89th 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 7.79. (See more...)
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Compare Details John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle ranks worse than 91.2% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.3. (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: Hispanic (87.7%), White (6.9%), African American (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle is 11.4, which is the 8th best among 101 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle employs 81 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle is $22,247. 57 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle 299th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See John Ruhrah 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 John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all elementary school students at John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.30 118th 803 85.3%
2005 87.01 57th 805 92.9%
2006 78.09 162nd 804 79.9%
2007 75.59 177th 818 78.4%
2008 35.86 612th 838 27.0%
2009 40.63 581st 850 31.6%
2010 34.77 634th 855 25.8%
2011 32.91 632nd 853 25.9%
2012 27.17 690th 857 19.5%
2013 23.68 703rd 847 17.0%
2014 10.66 794th 867 8.4%
2015 14.79 764th 859 11.1%
2016 9.83 795th 845 5.9%
2017 11.08 784th 847 7.4%
2018 11.66 780th 857 9.0%
2019 7.95 826th 853 3.2%
2022 12.22 797th 862 7.5%
2023 7.91 828th 855 3.2%
2024 7.79 839th 859 2.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.07 544th 546 0.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.47 789th 796 0.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.84 783rd 788 0.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 5.46 525th 528 0.6%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 59.63 150th 301 50.2%
2010 41.30 219th 324 32.4%
2011 30.29 229th 309 25.9%
2012 27.45 237th 314 24.5%
2013 19.77 267th 316 15.5%
2014 16.91 280th 339 17.4%
2015 21.03 249th 315 21.0%
2016 19.38 250th 314 20.4%
2017 14.46 279th 317 12.0%
2018 18.51 268th 328 18.3%
2019 17.52 254th 316 19.6%
2021 6.55 299th 303 1.3%
2022 21.25 272nd 333 18.3%
2023 6.77 309th 322 4.0%
2024 11.30 299th 328 8.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.29 238th 273 12.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 6.87 297th 303 2.0%
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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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Enrollment information for John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 283 19 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1990 312 17 6 1 0 n/a n/a -10 326
1991 348 16 12 6 2 n/a n/a 0 384
1992 361 16 10 16 5 n/a n/a 0 408
1993 377 17 9 16 8 n/a n/a 0 427
1994 370 18 9 18 7 n/a n/a 0 422
1995 367 14 21 18 4 n/a n/a 0 424
1996 367 14 21 18 4 n/a n/a 0 424
1997 372 10 15 28 1 n/a n/a 0 426
1998 377 17 8 20 5 n/a n/a 0 427
1999 356 22 10 27 3 n/a n/a 0 418
2000 308 34 12 22 4 n/a n/a 0 380
2001 302 44 14 31 5 n/a n/a 0 396
2002 253 60 11 53 6 n/a n/a 0 383
2003 253 60 11 53 6 n/a n/a 0 383
2004 224 69 16 81 4 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 202 60 14 94 7 n/a n/a 0 377
2006 165 62 12 89 3 n/a n/a 0 331
2007 153 47 9 117 2 n/a n/a 0 328
2008 155 47 7 148 3 n/a n/a 0 360
2009 165 53 11 188 3 n/a n/a 0 420
2010 187 69 12 234 3 n/a n/a 0 505
2011 184 56 14 288 6 0 0 0 548
2012 172 62 13 359 3 0 1 0 610
2013 164 66 10 412 6 0 1 0 659
2014 151 40 10 503 7 0 1 0 712
2015 153 48 11 567 7 2 0 0 788
2016 144 41 9 593 5 1 2 0 795
2017 124 39 10 659 4 1 1 0 838
2018 97 37 6 662 2 0 6 0 810
2019 76 40 3 688 2 0 6 0 815
2020 62 35 4 741 2 0 7 0 851
2021 68 42 4 730 3 0 7 0 854
2022 65 43 4 791 2 0 7 0 912
2023 64 39 2 816 3 0 6 0 930

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 John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 311 17.8 17.4 n/a
1990 326 17.3 18.8 39
1991 384 20.0 19.2 33.6
1992 408 22.5 18.1 46.3
1993 427 23.4 18.2 44.3
1994 422 22.5 18.8 52.1
1995 424 23.1 18.4 42.5
1996 424 23.1 18.4 42.5
1997 426 20.9 20.4 48.1
1998 427 20.5 20.8 57.6
1999 418 20.5 20.4 66.5
2000 380 21.0 18.1 59.7
2001 396 23.4 16.9 80.8
2002 383 28.0 13.7 68.1
2003 383 28.0 13.7 68.1
2004 394 31.0 12.7 66.8
2005 377 26.0 14.5 73.2
2006 331 27.0 12.3 64
2007 328 29.0 11.3 79
2008 360 34.5 10.4 80.8
2009 420 37.5 11.2 78.1
2010 505 46.0 10.9 85
2011 548 45.0 12.1 87.4
2012 610 42.0 14.5 88.5
2013 659 47.0 14.0 91.5
2014 712 49.0 14.5 91.9
2015 788 53.0 14.8 91.8
2016 795 55.0 14.4 91.4
2017 838 55.5 15.0 100
2018 810 57.5 14.0 100
2019 815 57.0 14.2 100
2020 851 59.5 14.3 31.3
2021 854 63.0 13.5 39.6
2022 912 65.0 14.0 44.1
2023 930 81.0 11.4 61.8

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 John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 311 17.8 17.4 n/a
1990 326 17.3 18.8 39
1991 384 20.0 19.2 33.6
1992 408 22.5 18.1 46.3
1993 427 23.4 18.2 44.3
1994 422 22.5 18.8 52.1
1995 424 23.1 18.4 42.5
1996 424 23.1 18.4 42.5
1997 426 20.9 20.4 48.1
1998 427 20.5 20.8 57.6
1999 418 20.5 20.4 66.5
2000 380 21.0 18.1 59.7
2001 396 23.4 16.9 80.8
2002 383 28.0 13.7 68.1
2003 383 28.0 13.7 68.1
2004 394 31.0 12.7 66.8
2005 377 26.0 14.5 73.2
2006 331 27.0 12.3 64
2007 328 29.0 11.3 79
2008 360 34.5 10.4 80.8
2009 420 37.5 11.2 78.1
2010 505 46.0 10.9 85
2011 548 45.0 12.1 87.4
2012 610 42.0 14.5 88.5
2013 659 47.0 14.0 91.5
2014 712 49.0 14.5 91.9
2015 788 53.0 14.8 91.8
2016 795 55.0 14.4 91.4
2017 838 55.5 15.0 100
2018 810 57.5 14.0 100
2019 815 57.0 14.2 100
2020 851 59.5 14.3 31.3
2021 854 63.0 13.5 39.6
2022 912 65.0 14.0 44.1
2023 930 81.0 11.4 61.8

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 John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,963 (12.7%) $13,501 (87.3%) $15,464
2020 $1,174 (7.7%) $13,989 (92.3%) $15,163
2021 $1,639 (9.7%) $15,201 (90.3%) $16,840
2022 $3,323 (19.0%) $14,166 (81.0%) $17,489
2023 $282 (1.3%) $21,965 (98.7%) $22,247

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John Ruhrah 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 826th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 828th of 855 Elementary schools
 0%
Ranks 254th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 309th of 322 Middle schools
 15.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students815930
 14.1%
African American4039
 2.5%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic688816
 18.6%
Pacific Islander00
White7664
 15.8%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%61.8%
 38.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 930 students attended John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle.

John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle ranks in the bottom 2.3% of Maryland elementary schools.

Students at John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle are 88% Hispanic, 7% White, 4% African American.


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