Roland Park Elementary/Middle

Summary:

Roland Park Elementary/Middle is a public school in Baltimore, Maryland that serves grades PK-8 with a student population of 1,365. It 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.

Roland Park Elementary/Middle consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Maryland, typically placing in the top 20% statewide. In the 2023-2024 school year, it ranked 158th out of 859 Maryland elementary schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students significantly outperform their peers in Baltimore City Public Schools and the state of Maryland on MCAP assessments, with 64.5% proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 27.7% in Baltimore City and 48.4% statewide, and 36.8% proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 10.2% in Baltimore City and 24.1% statewide. The school also has a more racially diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with 32.01% White, 46.01% African American, 6.52% Hispanic, 8.13% Asian, and 6.67% two or more races.

Despite its racial diversity, Roland Park Elementary/Middle is able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes for students across different racial and ethnic groups, challenging the common perception that diverse schools struggle to perform well academically. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (31.94% in 2022-2023) compared to many nearby schools, suggesting it may benefit from a more economically advantaged student population. However, the school's strong performance indicates it is able to support the academic success of students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to the nearby schools, such as Hampden Elementary/Middle, Park Heights Academy, and Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle, Roland Park Elementary/Middle stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher test scores and a stronger academic reputation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 5207 Roland Avenue
       Baltimore, MD  21210-1926


(410) 396-6420

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
158th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,570 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  1,345

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.1%
White:
30.9%
Asian:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.2% Help


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Compare Details Roland Park Elementary/Middle ranks better than 81.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks first 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 80.91. (See more...)
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Compare Details Roland Park Elementary/Middle ranks better than 86% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.2. (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 (47.1%), White (30.9%), Asian (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roland Park Elementary/Middle is 20. 105 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 Roland Park Elementary/Middle is $15,570. 106 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Roland Park Elementary/Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Roland Park Elementary/Middle 46th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Roland Park 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 Roland Park Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Roland Park Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 14.21 712th 803 11.3%
2005 9.31 744th 805 7.6%
2006 9.79 740th 804 8.0%
2007 7.98 756th 818 7.6%
2008 83.88 72nd 838 91.4%
2009 84.42 67th 850 92.1%
2010 81.44 105th 855 87.7%
2011 82.67 78th 853 90.9%
2012 81.19 96th 857 88.8%
2013 83.93 60th 847 92.9%
2014 83.10 108th 867 87.5%
2015 92.35 56th 859 93.5%
2016 90.39 80th 845 90.5%
2017 91.58 72nd 847 91.5%
2018 85.48 112th 857 86.9%
2019 83.27 141st 853 83.5%
2021 83.96 103rd 802 87.2%
2022 84.10 134th 862 84.5%
2023 82.39 143rd 855 83.3%
2024 80.91 158th 859 81.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Roland Park Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.61 90th 136 33.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Roland Park Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.27 78th 546 85.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Roland Park Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.78 76th 796 90.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Roland Park Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.95 132nd 788 83.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Roland Park Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.19 55th 128 57.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Roland Park Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.14 74th 504 85.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Roland Park Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.48 31st 528 94.1%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Roland Park Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Roland Park Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.39 192nd 252 23.8%
2005 20.84 202nd 255 20.8%
2006 28.73 184th 254 27.6%
2007 23.95 205th 264 22.3%
2008 80.19 51st 283 82.0%
2009 77.60 65th 301 78.4%
2010 76.63 75th 324 76.9%
2011 72.76 87th 309 71.8%
2012 73.82 89th 314 71.7%
2013 82.41 48th 316 84.8%
2014 87.43 29th 339 91.4%
2015 79.47 52nd 315 83.5%
2016 92.58 16th 314 94.9%
2017 90.88 29th 317 90.9%
2018 89.79 36th 328 89.0%
2019 90.70 28th 316 91.1%
2021 87.65 26th 303 91.4%
2022 81.48 60th 333 82.0%
2023 81.72 49th 322 84.8%
2024 83.20 46th 328 86.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Roland Park Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.30 35th 273 87.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Roland Park Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.28 31st 303 89.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Roland Park Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.73 17th 288 94.1%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Roland Park Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.64 16th 116 86.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Roland Park Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.12 32nd 259 87.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Roland Park Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.00 6th 210 97.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a teacher
Thursday, May 2, 2013

Open Quote What really makes this school special is the arts integration model that is used to drive the curriculum. The arts pervade all instruction, and results in an engaged student body that is ready to tackle whatever challenges the faculty might throw. The talented faculty is a mix of savvy veteran teachers and enthusiastic younger teachers. My only real complaints are that the classes are too strongly tracked and that a few bad eggs are allowed to linger, coddled by the city administration and their parents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Roland Park Elementary/Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 384 1032 41 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1469
1990 366 1114 51 7 2 n/a n/a -3 1537
1991 350 1235 51 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1641
1992 352 1345 60 5 4 n/a n/a 0 1766
1993 288 1222 45 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1563
1994 303 1228 40 8 3 n/a n/a 0 1582
1995 277 1007 43 9 4 n/a n/a 0 1340
1996 277 1007 43 9 4 n/a n/a 0 1340
1997 308 979 42 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1346
1998 304 950 42 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1311
1999 331 1002 39 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1381
2000 338 971 32 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1350
2001 350 1006 33 8 5 n/a n/a 0 1402
2002 365 951 41 6 3 n/a n/a 0 1366
2003 365 951 41 6 3 n/a n/a 0 1366
2004 383 881 63 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1341
2005 392 846 60 8 4 n/a n/a 0 1310
2006 429 751 60 18 3 n/a n/a 0 1261
2007 445 672 62 17 3 n/a n/a 0 1199
2008 485 613 70 24 4 n/a n/a 0 1196
2009 483 593 89 26 3 n/a n/a 0 1194
2010 539 591 93 30 7 n/a n/a 0 1260
2011 557 558 108 30 4 3 20 0 1280
2012 592 529 97 36 3 3 18 0 1278
2013 596 567 86 42 6 4 25 0 1326
2014 614 568 102 53 4 5 21 0 1367
2015 631 584 109 47 5 4 20 0 1400
2016 612 537 125 46 7 5 19 0 1351
2017 624 507 137 60 7 2 29 0 1366
2018 633 525 141 63 6 5 42 0 1415
2019 602 552 146 78 7 5 59 0 1449
2020 576 599 136 69 8 3 62 0 1453
2021 511 617 119 75 7 1 72 0 1402
2022 475 603 110 82 9 0 84 2 1365
2023 437 628 111 89 7 0 91 2 1365
2024 416 633 111 82 5 1 96 1 1345

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 Roland Park Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1469 69.2 21.2 n/a
1990 1537 70.2 21.8 23.6
1991 1641 70.7 23.2 20.7
1992 1766 76.1 23.2 30.2
1993 1563 80.1 19.5 34.2
1994 1582 79.1 20.0 36.1
1995 1340 69.0 19.4 31.6
1996 1340 69.0 19.4 31.6
1997 1346 69.8 19.3 28
1998 1311 68.0 19.3 29.2
1999 1381 68.0 20.3 33.6
2000 1350 69.0 19.6 31.3
2001 1402 70.8 19.8 36.8
2002 1366 74.9 18.2 34.3
2003 1366 74.9 18.2 34.3
2004 1341 67.0 20.0 35.2
2005 1310 64.0 20.5 37.6
2006 1261 71.0 17.8 33.4
2007 1199 70.0 17.1 31.5
2008 1196 64.0 18.7 27.2
2009 1194 67.5 17.7 26.9
2010 1260 71.4 17.6 33.3
2011 1280 71.9 17.8 29.9
2012 1278 65.9 19.3 30.4
2013 1326 66.9 19.8 28.9
2014 1367 69.3 19.7 31.5
2015 1400 71.0 19.7 30.6
2016 1351 72.0 18.7 22.2
2017 1366 72.3 18.8 100
2018 1415 72.3 19.5 100
2019 1449 72.3 20.0 100
2020 1453 71.5 20.3 16.1
2021 1402 68.0 20.6 24.3
2022 1365 68.0 20.0 26.4
2023 1365 70.0 19.5 31.9
2024 1345 67.0 20.0 33.2

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 Roland Park Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1469 69.2 21.2 n/a
1990 1537 70.2 21.8 23.6
1991 1641 70.7 23.2 20.7
1992 1766 76.1 23.2 30.2
1993 1563 80.1 19.5 34.2
1994 1582 79.1 20.0 36.1
1995 1340 69.0 19.4 31.6
1996 1340 69.0 19.4 31.6
1997 1346 69.8 19.3 28
1998 1311 68.0 19.3 29.2
1999 1381 68.0 20.3 33.6
2000 1350 69.0 19.6 31.3
2001 1402 70.8 19.8 36.8
2002 1366 74.9 18.2 34.3
2003 1366 74.9 18.2 34.3
2004 1341 67.0 20.0 35.2
2005 1310 64.0 20.5 37.6
2006 1261 71.0 17.8 33.4
2007 1199 70.0 17.1 31.5
2008 1196 64.0 18.7 27.2
2009 1194 67.5 17.7 26.9
2010 1260 71.4 17.6 33.3
2011 1280 71.9 17.8 29.9
2012 1278 65.9 19.3 30.4
2013 1326 66.9 19.8 28.9
2014 1367 69.3 19.7 31.5
2015 1400 71.0 19.7 30.6
2016 1351 72.0 18.7 22.2
2017 1366 72.3 18.8 100
2018 1415 72.3 19.5 100
2019 1449 72.3 20.0 100
2020 1453 71.5 20.3 16.1
2021 1402 68.0 20.6 24.3
2022 1365 68.0 20.0 26.4
2023 1365 70.0 19.5 31.9
2024 1345 67.0 20.0 33.2

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 Roland Park Elementary/Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,005 (8.8%) $10,476 (91.3%) $11,480
2020 $1,022 (8.8%) $10,562 (91.2%) $11,584
2021 $1,231 (9.8%) $11,331 (90.2%) $12,562
2022 $2,245 (17.0%) $10,983 (83.0%) $13,228
2023 $390 (2.5%) $15,181 (97.5%) $15,570

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Roland Park 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)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 141st of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 143rd of 855 Elementary schools
 0.2%
Ranks 28th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 49th of 322 Middle schools
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14491365
 5.8%
African American552628
 13.8%
American Indian77
Asian146111
 24%
Hispanic7889
 14.1%
Pacific Islander50
 100%
White602437
 27.4%
Two or More Races5991
 54.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%31.9%
 68.1%


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Students at Roland Park Elementary/Middle are 47% African American, 31% White, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,345 students attended Roland Park Elementary/Middle.

Roland Park Elementary/Middle ranks 158th 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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