Serving 139 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Roots And Branches School 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
99%
33%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MD state average).
How many students attend Roots And Branches School?
139 students attend Roots And Branches School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Roots And Branches School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roots And Branches School?
Roots And Branches School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roots And Branches School offer ?
Roots And Branches School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Roots And Branches School part of?
Roots And Branches School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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