Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle's student population of 336 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1197 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
92%
33%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle's ranking?
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle is ranked #1197 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle often compared to?
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middleis often viewed alongside schools like Cross Country Elementary/middle, Arlington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle?
336 students attend Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle?
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle offer ?
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle part of?
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle located?
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle is located in the East Arlington neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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