Mary E. Rodman Elementary

Summary:

Mary E. Rodman Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district.

Mary E. Rodman Elementary has a predominantly African American student population, with over 95% of students identifying as African American. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Maryland, with a statewide ranking between 781 and 827 out of 859 schools in recent years. Over 88% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families. The school's spending per student has decreased from $19,994 in 2018-2019 to $15,261 in 2020-2021, which is lower than the spending per student at some nearby schools, such as Empowerment Academy and Edgewood Elementary, which have shown relatively stronger performance on standardized tests despite serving similar student populations.

The analysis of Mary E. Rodman Elementary highlights the significant challenges faced by the school, including its low academic performance, high percentage of students from low-income families, and declining funding. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3510 W Mulberry Street
       Baltimore, MD  21229


(410) 396-0508

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
827th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,666 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

African American:
94.3%
Hispanic:
3.1%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mary E. Rodman Elementary ranks worse than 96.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 81st 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 9.43. (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: African American (94.3%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary E. Rodman Elementary is 15.7. 68 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Mary E. Rodman Elementary employs 27 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary E. Rodman Elementary is $22,666, which is the 52nd highest among 101 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mary E. Rodman Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Mary E. Rodman Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mary E. Rodman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.19 18th 803 97.8%
2005 81.82 117th 805 85.5%
2006 88.65 28th 804 96.5%
2007 85.99 60th 818 92.7%
2008 15.36 770th 838 8.1%
2009 25.57 713th 850 16.1%
2010 14.95 797th 855 6.8%
2011 4.98 826th 853 3.2%
2012 0.35 854th 857 0.4%
2014 6.05 819th 867 5.5%
2015 7.63 851st 859 0.9%
2016 5.72 838th 845 0.8%
2018 13.88 749th 857 12.6%
2019 19.57 673rd 853 21.1%
2021 10.85 781st 802 2.6%
2022 12.02 799th 862 7.3%
2023 8.54 824th 855 3.6%
2024 9.43 827th 859 3.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary E. Rodman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.54 510th 546 6.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Mary E. Rodman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.15 708th 796 11.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Mary E. Rodman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.64 766th 788 2.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Mary E. Rodman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.23 475th 504 5.8%
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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.

Mary E. Rodman Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, December 11, 2020

Open Quote Hands on involved staff and values. Great virtual learning experience. A star school. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 24, 2014

Open Quote I am a single mother and unfortunately i have no choice but to take my child to this school it is so dirty in the building. I been inside walking my son to his classroom and I have seen mice run thru the hallways there is trash on the floors look like they dont even clean. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mary E. Rodman Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1 754 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1990 2 733 1 0 0 n/a n/a -2 734
1991 1 745 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1992 1 754 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1993 0 737 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1994 1 727 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 731
1995 1 638 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 641
1996 1 638 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 641
1997 1 613 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 619
1998 0 620 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 625
1999 3 571 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2000 0 529 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2001 0 505 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2002 2 465 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2003 2 465 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2004 3 425 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2005 4 445 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2006 5 387 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2007 3 387 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2008 1 395 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2009 1 406 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2010 3 379 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 388
2011 4 303 0 4 3 0 0 0 314
2012 3 265 0 6 4 0 0 0 278
2013 1 269 0 7 2 0 0 0 279
2014 0 240 1 4 3 0 1 0 249
2015 0 251 1 4 3 0 1 0 260
2016 2 244 1 5 2 0 0 0 254
2017 1 243 1 4 3 0 1 0 253
2018 1 284 1 4 1 0 1 0 292
2019 2 260 1 7 1 0 3 0 274
2020 2 276 1 4 0 0 2 0 285
2021 5 396 1 6 2 0 2 0 412
2022 2 380 0 9 2 1 5 0 399
2023 2 374 0 11 0 0 5 0 392
2024 2 400 0 13 0 0 9 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 Mary E. Rodman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 756 33.2 22.7 n/a
1990 734 33.3 22.0 61.2
1991 746 35.4 21.0 57.5
1992 756 35.0 21.6 64.2
1993 738 29.1 25.4 65.7
1994 731 26.6 27.5 68.4
1995 641 22.6 28.4 75.4
1996 641 22.6 28.4 75.4
1997 619 27.0 22.9 70.6
1998 625 26.5 23.6 71
1999 576 26.5 21.7 79.2
2000 531 29.0 18.3 84.7
2001 507 30.5 16.6 96.4
2002 467 33.0 14.2 87.4
2003 467 33.0 14.2 87.4
2004 428 26.0 16.5 83.4
2005 449 23.0 19.5 81.3
2006 393 24.0 16.4 81.2
2007 394 24.0 16.4 75.6
2008 401 24.5 16.4 77.1
2009 413 24.5 16.9 71.2
2010 388 25.0 15.5 96.1
2011 314 22.0 14.2 93.3
2012 278 14.5 19.1 93.5
2013 279 17.5 15.9 90
2014 249 15.5 16.0 94.4
2015 260 14.0 18.5 93.5
2016 254 14.0 18.1 98.4
2017 253 15.0 16.8 100
2018 292 17.0 17.1 100
2019 274 18.0 15.2 100
2020 285 18.0 15.8 73.7
2021 412 21.5 19.1 86.9
2022 399 22.0 18.1 84.2
2023 392 24.0 16.3 88
2024 424 27.0 15.7 88.7

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 Mary E. Rodman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 756 33.2 22.7 n/a
1990 734 33.3 22.0 61.2
1991 746 35.4 21.0 57.5
1992 756 35.0 21.6 64.2
1993 738 29.1 25.4 65.7
1994 731 26.6 27.5 68.4
1995 641 22.6 28.4 75.4
1996 641 22.6 28.4 75.4
1997 619 27.0 22.9 70.6
1998 625 26.5 23.6 71
1999 576 26.5 21.7 79.2
2000 531 29.0 18.3 84.7
2001 507 30.5 16.6 96.4
2002 467 33.0 14.2 87.4
2003 467 33.0 14.2 87.4
2004 428 26.0 16.5 83.4
2005 449 23.0 19.5 81.3
2006 393 24.0 16.4 81.2
2007 394 24.0 16.4 75.6
2008 401 24.5 16.4 77.1
2009 413 24.5 16.9 71.2
2010 388 25.0 15.5 96.1
2011 314 22.0 14.2 93.3
2012 278 14.5 19.1 93.5
2013 279 17.5 15.9 90
2014 249 15.5 16.0 94.4
2015 260 14.0 18.5 93.5
2016 254 14.0 18.1 98.4
2017 253 15.0 16.8 100
2018 292 17.0 17.1 100
2019 274 18.0 15.2 100
2020 285 18.0 15.8 73.7
2021 412 21.5 19.1 86.9
2022 399 22.0 18.1 84.2
2023 392 24.0 16.3 88
2024 424 27.0 15.7 88.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary E. Rodman Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $5,847 (29.2%) $14,147 (70.8%) $19,994
2020 $4,857 (26.9%) $13,175 (73.1%) $18,033
2021 $3,663 (24.0%) $11,597 (76.0%) $15,261
2022 $3,985 (24.0%) $12,637 (76.0%) $16,622
2023 $1,448 (6.4%) $21,218 (93.6%) $22,666

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary E. Rodman Elementary

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)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 673rd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 824th of 855 Elementary schools
 17.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students274392
 43.1%
African American260374
 43.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic711
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White22
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%88%
 12%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mary E. Rodman Elementary

Students at Mary E. Rodman Elementary are 94% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 424 students attended Mary E. Rodman Elementary.

Mary E. Rodman Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.7% 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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