Serving 25 students in grades 1-6, Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middle ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middle's student population of 25 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sharp-leadenhall 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 Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middle is 0.29, 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
#686 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
84%
33%
White
8%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middle's ranking?
Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middle is ranked #686 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middle often compared to?
Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middleis often viewed alongside schools like Lois T. Murray Elementary/middle, Joseph C. Briscoe Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middle?
25 students attend Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middle students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middle?
Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middle has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middle offer ?
Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middle offers enrollment in grades 1-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middle part of?
Sharp-leadenhall Elementary/middle is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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