James Mosher Elementary School
Tel:
(410)396-0506
- James Mosher Elementary School serves 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- 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 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 62%.
Top Placements
James Mosher 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 Mosher Elementary School's student population of 245 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 245 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James Mosher Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Mosher Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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 | #1175 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 | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 16% |
| Black | 98% | 34% |
| White | 1% | 38% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.41 |
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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 Mosher Elementary School is Carver Vocational-technical High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Calverton (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Baltimore Calverton Grades: PK-8 | 645 students
0.2 miles
1100 Whitmore Ave
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410)396-0581 0.2 PK-8 645 - Baltimore Empowerment Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 263 students
0.2 miles
851 Braddish Ave
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443)984-2381 0.2 PK-8 263 - Baltimore Carver Vocational-technical High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 839 students
0.4 miles
2201 Presstman St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410)396-0553 0.4 9-12 839 - Baltimore Alternative Elementary School Alternative School
Grades: 2-5 | 9 students
0.5 miles
1501 Ashburton St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410)396-0540 0.5 2-5 9 - Baltimore Lockerman Bundy Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 279 students
0.5 miles
301 N Pulaski St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410)396-1364 0.5 PK-5 279
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