Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Mount Washington School ranks in the top 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 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Mount Washington School's student population of 534 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Mount Washington School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Mount Washington School is 0.54, 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
#482 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
62%
33%
White
27%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
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 The Mount Washington School's ranking?
The Mount Washington School is ranked #482 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are The Mount Washington School often compared to?
The Mount Washington Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roland Park Elementary/middle by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend The Mount Washington School?
534 students attend The Mount Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of The Mount Washington School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Mount Washington School?
The Mount Washington School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Mount Washington School offer ?
The Mount Washington School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Mount Washington School part of?
The Mount Washington School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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