Serving 899 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 899 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highlandtown Elementary #237 is located in the east part of Baltimore, MD, serving an attendance area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237's student population of 899 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
899 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 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 Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 is 0.22, 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
#1310 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
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 ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
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)44.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
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 Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237's ranking?
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 is ranked #1310 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 often compared to?
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237is often viewed alongside schools like Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 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 27% MD state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237?
899 students attend Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% 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 Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237?
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 offer ?
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 part of?
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 located?
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 is located in the Graceland Park neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Graceland Park.
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