Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

Summary:

Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle is a public school in Baltimore, Maryland that serves grades PK-8 and is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district. Despite the district's overall low ranking, Thomas Johnson has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 25% of Maryland elementary schools.

One of the key factors that sets Thomas Johnson apart is its strong academic performance. The school significantly outperforms the district and state averages in both mathematics and English language arts proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 65.6% of Thomas Johnson students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 27.7% for the district and 48.4% for the state. Additionally, the school has a relatively diverse student population, with a significant percentage of African American (24.32%) and Hispanic (10.62%) students, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (34.17%) compared to nearby schools.

When compared to other schools in the area, Thomas Johnson stands out as a high-performing outlier. For instance, Westport Academy, a school within the same district, has significantly lower academic proficiency rates and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The higher spending per student ($14,669 in 2020-2021) and strong leadership and teaching staff at Thomas Johnson may contribute to its academic success, providing valuable insights for other schools in the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 100 E Heath Street
       Baltimore, MD  21230-4936


(410) 396-1575

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
172nd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,597 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  518

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.3%
African American:
24.3%
Hispanic:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.2% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle ranks better than 80% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 2nd 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 79.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle ranks better than 87.8% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.83. (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 (57.3%), African American (24.3%), Hispanic (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle is 17.8. 89 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 Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle is $16,597. 104 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle 40th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Thomas Johnson 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 Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.89 211th 803 73.7%
2005 73.92 209th 805 74.0%
2006 76.35 182nd 804 77.4%
2007 54.69 420th 818 48.7%
2008 69.01 274th 838 67.3%
2009 64.88 329th 850 61.3%
2010 81.93 96th 855 88.8%
2011 68.68 264th 853 69.1%
2012 68.75 276th 857 67.8%
2013 68.83 262nd 847 69.1%
2014 67.08 317th 867 63.4%
2015 70.14 249th 859 71.0%
2016 55.42 344th 845 59.3%
2017 70.75 254th 847 70.0%
2018 82.69 143rd 857 83.3%
2019 82.57 145th 853 83.0%
2021 80.85 117th 802 85.4%
2022 87.60 109th 862 87.4%
2023 85.02 117th 855 86.3%
2024 79.18 172nd 859 80.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.61 86th 796 89.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.47 187th 788 76.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.35 120th 528 77.3%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 61.51 140th 301 53.5%
2010 59.19 158th 324 51.2%
2011 50.21 165th 309 46.6%
2012 58.95 140th 314 55.4%
2013 70.42 101st 316 68.0%
2014 67.58 123rd 339 63.7%
2015 45.44 169th 315 46.3%
2016 52.19 134th 314 57.3%
2017 61.64 114th 317 64.0%
2018 66.16 100th 328 69.5%
2019 72.26 85th 316 73.1%
2021 78.65 52nd 303 82.8%
2022 86.64 40th 333 88.0%
2023 80.54 52nd 322 83.9%
2024 84.83 40th 328 87.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.88 14th 273 94.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.52 46th 303 84.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.07 69th 288 76.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.96 183rd 259 29.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.12 33rd 210 84.3%
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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)
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by a parent
Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Open Quote A wonderful school!! Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, September 10, 2020

Open Quote Cruel principal, harsh environment, extremely mean spirited, I hated this place! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, January 11, 2020

Open Quote Wonderful school. Great teachers, staff, facilities and programs. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 7, 2017

Open Quote TJEMS is a phenomenal city school! My children are consistently given unique and challenging learning opportunities. Our staff and administration are incredible! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 572 10 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1990 541 12 9 1 0 n/a n/a -3 560
1991 526 16 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1992 540 11 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1993 520 7 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1994 459 15 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1995 432 11 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 457
1996 432 11 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 457
1997 417 7 10 8 1 n/a n/a 0 443
1998 391 9 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1999 391 14 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2000 402 16 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2001 370 21 9 4 1 n/a n/a 0 405
2002 317 23 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2003 317 23 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2004 312 31 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2005 242 32 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2006 217 37 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2007 205 67 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2008 219 90 5 25 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2009 234 115 9 25 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2010 275 133 15 34 2 n/a n/a 0 459
2011 290 123 13 33 1 1 7 0 468
2012 305 136 11 25 2 2 11 0 492
2013 329 122 10 26 0 1 12 0 500
2014 345 116 13 24 0 2 16 0 516
2015 377 109 12 25 0 5 19 0 547
2016 381 116 11 24 0 3 19 0 554
2017 363 119 12 33 0 3 23 0 553
2018 386 89 9 34 0 1 25 0 544
2019 385 86 7 38 0 1 27 0 544
2020 381 86 3 44 0 2 32 0 548
2021 354 86 3 47 0 1 25 0 516
2022 321 93 3 42 1 1 30 0 491
2023 297 126 8 55 1 0 31 0 518

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 Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 592 28.8 20.5 n/a
1990 560 29.6 18.9 32.1
1991 552 29.9 18.4 28.4
1992 561 30.2 18.5 36
1993 531 28.9 18.4 38
1994 479 28.8 16.6 44.9
1995 457 25.2 18.1 46
1996 457 25.2 18.1 46
1997 443 26.5 16.7 46
1998 419 27.8 15.1 42.5
1999 424 27.9 15.2 58
2000 435 26.6 16.4 64.6
2001 405 28.0 14.5 68.9
2002 358 30.0 11.9 64.8
2003 358 30.0 11.9 64.8
2004 362 29.0 12.5 61.9
2005 295 23.0 12.8 63.1
2006 277 21.0 13.2 72.9
2007 291 23.0 12.7 70.8
2008 340 23.0 14.8 72.9
2009 384 28.0 13.7 76.8
2010 459 33.0 13.9 73.4
2011 468 36.0 13.0 75.4
2012 492 31.0 15.8 73
2013 500 30.5 16.3 67.2
2014 516 28.5 18.1 61
2015 547 30.0 18.2 53.4
2016 554 30.0 18.4 43.5
2017 553 29.5 18.7 100
2018 544 28.5 19.0 100
2019 544 28.5 19.0 100
2020 548 28.5 19.2 19.7
2021 516 28.5 18.1 24.2
2022 491 27.0 18.1 26.5
2023 518 29.0 17.8 34.2

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 Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 592 28.8 20.5 n/a
1990 560 29.6 18.9 32.1
1991 552 29.9 18.4 28.4
1992 561 30.2 18.5 36
1993 531 28.9 18.4 38
1994 479 28.8 16.6 44.9
1995 457 25.2 18.1 46
1996 457 25.2 18.1 46
1997 443 26.5 16.7 46
1998 419 27.8 15.1 42.5
1999 424 27.9 15.2 58
2000 435 26.6 16.4 64.6
2001 405 28.0 14.5 68.9
2002 358 30.0 11.9 64.8
2003 358 30.0 11.9 64.8
2004 362 29.0 12.5 61.9
2005 295 23.0 12.8 63.1
2006 277 21.0 13.2 72.9
2007 291 23.0 12.7 70.8
2008 340 23.0 14.8 72.9
2009 384 28.0 13.7 76.8
2010 459 33.0 13.9 73.4
2011 468 36.0 13.0 75.4
2012 492 31.0 15.8 73
2013 500 30.5 16.3 67.2
2014 516 28.5 18.1 61
2015 547 30.0 18.2 53.4
2016 554 30.0 18.4 43.5
2017 553 29.5 18.7 100
2018 544 28.5 19.0 100
2019 544 28.5 19.0 100
2020 548 28.5 19.2 19.7
2021 516 28.5 18.1 24.2
2022 491 27.0 18.1 26.5
2023 518 29.0 17.8 34.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,101 (8.5%) $11,794 (91.5%) $12,894
2020 $1,111 (8.5%) $11,918 (91.5%) $13,029
2021 $1,323 (9.0%) $13,346 (91.0%) $14,669
2022 $2,438 (15.8%) $13,026 (84.2%) $15,464
2023 $256 (1.5%) $16,340 (98.5%) $16,597

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Johnson 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 145th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 117th of 855 Elementary schools
 3.3%
Ranks 85th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 52nd of 322 Middle schools
 10.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students544518
 4.8%
African American86126
 46.5%
American Indian01
Asian78
 14.3%
Hispanic3855
 44.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White385297
 22.9%
Two or More Races2731
 14.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%34.2%
 65.8%


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Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle ranks 172nd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 518 students attended Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle.

Students at Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle are 57% White, 24% African American, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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