James Mchenry Elementary School
Tel:
(410)396-1621
- James Mchenry Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 62%.
Top Placements
James Mchenry Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- James Mchenry Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 345 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James Mchenry Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Mchenry Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank | #1339 out of 1,367 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 16% |
| Black | 94% | 34% |
| White | 5% | 38% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.11 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Baltimore City Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James Mchenry Elementary School is Excel Academy @ Francis M. Wood High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Excel Academy @ Francis M. Wood High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Franklin Square Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Baltimore Excel Academy @ Francis M. Wood High School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 487 students
0.3 miles
1001 W Saratoga St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410)396-6241 0.3 7-12 487 - Baltimore Franklin Square Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 440 students
0.4 miles
1400 W Lexington St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410)396-0795 0.4 PK-8 440 - Baltimore Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 404 students
0.4 miles
100 N Calhoun St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443)984-2831 0.4 9-12 404 - Baltimore Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 350 students
0.5 miles
1327 Washington Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410)396-5973 0.5 PK-5 350 - Baltimore George Washington Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 270 students
0.5 miles
800 Scott St
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410)396-1445 0.5 PK-5 270
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