Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle

3501 Hillsdale Road
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 855 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Calvin M. Rodwell 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 855 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle's student population of 855 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
855 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Calvin M. Rodwell 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 Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MD)
#1320 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤1%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
9%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
8%
21%
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Black
90%
33%
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White
1%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle's ranking?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle is ranked #1320 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle often compared to?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middleis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School, Featherbed Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle?
855 students attend Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle offer ?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle part of?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/middle is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   9/1/2016
I was a student at Calvin Rodwell Elementary School last year. I am now a part of the 2016 alumni. I was the salutatorian. I would recommend this school because of its respectful students, most of the time, anyway. The school is immensely organized. I assume the Calvin Rodwell Elementary School is a pretty decent school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - aikca

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 855 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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