Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dorothy I. Height Elementary 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy I. Height Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#1298 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
96%
33%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorothy I. Height Elementary School's ranking?
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School is ranked #1298 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dorothy I. Height Elementary School?
303 students attend Dorothy I. Height Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Dorothy I. Height Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy I. Height Elementary School?
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dorothy I. Height Elementary School offer ?
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dorothy I. Height Elementary School part of?
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Dorothy I. Height Elementary School located?
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School is located in the Reservoir Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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