Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle's student population of 672 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle is 0.38, 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
#1250 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
77%
21%
Black
17%
33%
White
6%
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
53%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle's ranking?
Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle is ranked #1250 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle often compared to?
Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middleis often viewed alongside schools like John Ruhrah Elementary/middle, Hampstead Hill Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle?
672 students attend Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle?
Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle offer ?
Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle part of?
Graceland Park/o'donnell Heights Elementary/middle is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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