School No. 27 (Commodore John Rodgers Elementary School) is a historic elementary school located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It was built and opened in 1913. It is a freestanding brick building that rises 3+1⁄2–4 levels from a low granite base to its essentially flat roof and parapet.
Serving 756 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Commodore John Rodgers 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 8% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School's student population of 756 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle 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 Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School is 0.58, 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
#1144 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
43%
23%
Black
49%
33%
White
6%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School is ranked #1144 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patterson Park Public Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School?
756 students attend Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School?
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School offer ?
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School part of?
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School located?
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School is located in the Butchers Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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