Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Billie Holiday Elementary School 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 ≤10% (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 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Attendance Zone: James Mosher Elementary serves the west part of Baltimore, MD, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Billie Holiday Elementary School's student population of 242 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
242 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Billie Holiday Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
24%
Black
94%
32%
White
1%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% 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 Billie Holiday Elementary School?
242 students attend Billie Holiday Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Billie Holiday Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Billie Holiday Elementary School?
Billie Holiday Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Billie Holiday Elementary School offer ?
Billie Holiday Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Billie Holiday Elementary School part of?
Billie Holiday Elementary School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Billie Holiday Elementary School located?
Billie Holiday Elementary School is located in the Bridgeview And Greenlawn neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Bridgeview And Greenlawn.
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