Medfield Heights Elementary

Summary:

Medfield Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 420 students in grades PK-7. As part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, Medfield Heights stands out as a high-performing school, consistently outpacing the district and state in academic achievement.

Medfield Heights Elementary boasts impressive academic results, with 47.9% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 66.1% proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) in the 2023-2024 school year. This is significantly higher than the district's 10.2% and 27.7% proficiency rates, respectively, and the state's 24.1% and 48.4% rates. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with a mix of White (42.86%), African American (31.19%), Asian (10.71%), and students of two or more races (8.81%), is a unique characteristic compared to many nearby schools that have much higher concentrations of specific racial groups.

Medfield Heights Elementary's success extends beyond academics, as the school serves a more economically diverse student population, with only 33.33% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to nearby schools ranging from 38.43% to 94.29%. This diversity and strong performance have earned Medfield Heights a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 209 out of 859 Maryland elementary schools, making it an outlier within the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 25 districts in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-7

 4300 Buchanan Avenue
       Baltimore, MD  21211


(410) 396-6460

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
209th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,603 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  420

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.9%
African American:
31.2%
Asian:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Medfield Heights Elementary ranks better than 75.7% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 3rd 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 73.83. (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: White (42.9%), African American (31.2%), Asian (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Medfield Heights Elementary is 18.6. 94 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Medfield Heights Elementary employs 22.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Medfield Heights Elementary is $18,603. 98 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Medfield Heights 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 Medfield Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Medfield Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.31 367th 803 54.3%
2005 50.46 444th 805 44.8%
2006 57.04 379th 804 52.9%
2007 58.61 378th 818 53.8%
2008 64.95 322nd 838 61.6%
2009 75.14 204th 850 76.0%
2010 80.65 126th 855 85.3%
2011 71.54 228th 853 73.3%
2012 79.38 128th 857 85.1%
2013 72.69 222nd 847 73.8%
2014 54.56 466th 867 46.3%
2015 48.60 404th 859 53.0%
2016 28.51 577th 845 31.7%
2017 38.72 482nd 847 43.1%
2018 42.65 447th 857 47.8%
2019 48.35 402nd 853 52.9%
2021 42.94 340th 802 57.6%
2022 55.91 358th 862 58.5%
2023 57.89 314th 855 63.3%
2024 73.83 209th 859 75.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Medfield Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.07 381st 546 30.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Medfield Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.02 262nd 796 67.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Medfield Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.96 434th 788 44.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Medfield Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.79 254th 504 49.6%
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Rank History for White students at Medfield Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.62 351st 528 33.5%
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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 Medfield Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 370 53 11 2 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1990 359 53 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1991 383 54 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 447
1992 371 62 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1993 355 64 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1994 368 51 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1995 325 48 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1996 325 48 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1997 318 55 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1998 304 64 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1999 279 67 17 2 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 256 64 24 2 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2001 223 62 29 6 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2002 235 75 31 13 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2003 235 75 31 13 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2004 201 81 28 12 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2005 187 83 26 15 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2006 190 95 23 13 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2007 164 116 26 13 7 n/a n/a 0 326
2008 161 114 30 13 5 n/a n/a 0 323
2009 158 117 30 24 5 n/a n/a 0 334
2010 153 116 47 26 3 n/a n/a 0 345
2011 161 109 69 22 3 1 6 0 371
2012 186 104 74 22 1 2 5 0 394
2013 199 115 62 25 2 1 6 0 410
2014 198 132 67 16 4 1 10 0 428
2015 195 133 50 18 6 1 15 0 418
2016 167 135 54 15 5 1 12 0 389
2017 162 145 50 8 4 2 14 0 385
2018 154 150 44 16 4 2 17 0 387
2019 154 151 40 20 2 2 24 0 393
2020 127 143 37 21 1 1 22 0 352
2021 132 137 34 27 1 1 31 0 363
2022 166 141 38 30 0 0 44 1 420
2023 180 131 45 26 0 0 37 1 420

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 Medfield Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 437 20.1 21.7 n/a
1990 420 20.5 20.4 20.2
1991 447 20.7 21.5 22.6
1992 443 21.7 20.4 33.9
1993 426 20.1 21.2 35.2
1994 429 20.0 21.4 35.4
1995 381 17.2 22.2 33.3
1996 381 17.2 22.2 33.3
1997 384 18.3 21.0 34.9
1998 382 18.4 20.8 31.7
1999 365 18.4 19.8 36.4
2000 346 18.4 18.8 36.4
2001 320 18.4 17.4 48.8
2002 354 19.0 18.6 52
2003 354 19.0 18.6 52
2004 322 23.0 14.0 56.8
2005 311 19.0 16.4 54.7
2006 321 19.0 16.9 51.7
2007 326 19.0 17.2 50.6
2008 323 20.0 16.2 54.5
2009 334 25.0 13.4 47.6
2010 345 24.0 14.3 56.8
2011 371 22.0 16.8 59
2012 394 26.0 15.1 55.1
2013 410 23.5 17.4 57.1
2014 428 25.5 16.7 60.7
2015 418 25.0 16.7 67
2016 389 24.0 16.2 52.2
2017 385 23.0 16.7 100
2018 387 21.0 18.4 100
2019 393 21.5 18.2 100
2020 352 22.0 16.0 25.3
2021 363 20.0 18.1 32
2022 420 21.0 20.0 31
2023 420 22.5 18.6 33.3

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 Medfield Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 437 20.1 21.7 n/a
1990 420 20.5 20.4 20.2
1991 447 20.7 21.5 22.6
1992 443 21.7 20.4 33.9
1993 426 20.1 21.2 35.2
1994 429 20.0 21.4 35.4
1995 381 17.2 22.2 33.3
1996 381 17.2 22.2 33.3
1997 384 18.3 21.0 34.9
1998 382 18.4 20.8 31.7
1999 365 18.4 19.8 36.4
2000 346 18.4 18.8 36.4
2001 320 18.4 17.4 48.8
2002 354 19.0 18.6 52
2003 354 19.0 18.6 52
2004 322 23.0 14.0 56.8
2005 311 19.0 16.4 54.7
2006 321 19.0 16.9 51.7
2007 326 19.0 17.2 50.6
2008 323 20.0 16.2 54.5
2009 334 25.0 13.4 47.6
2010 345 24.0 14.3 56.8
2011 371 22.0 16.8 59
2012 394 26.0 15.1 55.1
2013 410 23.5 17.4 57.1
2014 428 25.5 16.7 60.7
2015 418 25.0 16.7 67
2016 389 24.0 16.2 52.2
2017 385 23.0 16.7 100
2018 387 21.0 18.4 100
2019 393 21.5 18.2 100
2020 352 22.0 16.0 25.3
2021 363 20.0 18.1 32
2022 420 21.0 20.0 31
2023 420 22.5 18.6 33.3

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 Medfield Heights Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,563 (10.7%) $13,109 (89.3%) $14,672
2020 $1,192 (7.7%) $14,209 (92.3%) $15,401
2021 $1,571 (9.9%) $14,335 (90.1%) $15,906
2022 $2,744 (17.3%) $13,098 (82.7%) $15,842
2023 $507 (2.7%) $18,096 (97.3%) $18,603

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Medfield Heights Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 402nd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 314th of 855 Elementary schools
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students393420
 6.9%
African American151131
 13.2%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian4045
 12.5%
Hispanic2026
 30%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White154180
 16.9%
Two or More Races2437
 54.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%33.3%
 66.7%


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Students at Medfield Heights Elementary are 43% White, 31% African American, 11% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended Medfield Heights Elementary.

Medfield Heights Elementary ranks 209th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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