Serving 912 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John Ruhrah 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 3% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 912 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Ruhrah Elementary/middle's student population of 912 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
912 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Ruhrah 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 John Ruhrah Elementary/middle is 0.24, 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
#1322 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
87%
21%
Black
5%
33%
White
7%
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
44%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Ruhrah Elementary/middle's ranking?
John Ruhrah Elementary/middle is ranked #1322 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are John Ruhrah Elementary/middle often compared to?
John Ruhrah Elementary/middleis often viewed alongside schools like Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend John Ruhrah Elementary/middle?
912 students attend John Ruhrah Elementary/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of John Ruhrah Elementary/middle students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Ruhrah Elementary/middle?
John Ruhrah Elementary/middle has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Ruhrah Elementary/middle offer ?
John Ruhrah Elementary/middle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Ruhrah Elementary/middle part of?
John Ruhrah Elementary/middle is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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