Serving 799 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle 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 3% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 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 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 799 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary serves the west part of Gwynn Oak, MD, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School's student population of 799 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
799 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1308 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School is ranked #1308 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle Schoolis 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School?
799 students attend Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School students are Black, 15% 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 School?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School offer ?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School part of?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School located?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School is located in the Howard Park neighborhood of Gwynn Oak, MD.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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.
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