Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dickey Hill 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle serves the west part of its school district in Gwynn Oak, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dickey Hill Elementary Middle School's student population of 218 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
218 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dickey Hill 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 Dickey Hill Elementary Middle School is 0.28, 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
#1140 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
31%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
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 Dickey Hill Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Dickey Hill Elementary Middle School is ranked #1140 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dickey Hill Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Dickey Hill Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School, Windsor Mill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dickey Hill Elementary Middle School?
218 students attend Dickey Hill Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dickey Hill Elementary Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dickey Hill Elementary Middle School?
Dickey Hill Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dickey Hill Elementary Middle School offer ?
Dickey Hill Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dickey Hill Elementary Middle School part of?
Dickey Hill Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.
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