James Mosher Elementary School
James Mosher Elementary School serves 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
James Mosher Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 15:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
James Mosher Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
James Mosher Elementary School's student population of 251 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 251 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
James Mosher Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of James Mosher Elementary School is 0.02, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1331 out of 1359 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | ≤5% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | ≤5% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 17% |
| Black | 99% | 34% |
| White | n/a | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Baltimore City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Calverton (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Baltimore Calverton Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 646 students10
0.2 miles
201 North Bend Road
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 396-0581 0.2 PK-8 646 - Baltimore Empowerment Academy Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 252 students10
0.2 miles
851 Braddish Ave
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 984-2381 0.2 PK-8 252 - Baltimore Carver Vocational-technical High School Vocational School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 891 students10
0.4 miles
2201 Presstman St
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0553 0.4 9-12 891 - Baltimore Lockerman Bundy Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 265 students10
0.5 miles
301 N Pulaski St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1364 0.5 PK-5 265 - Baltimore Mary Ann Winterling Elementary At Bentalou Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 264 students10
0.5 miles
220 N Bentalou St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1385 0.5 PK-5 264
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