Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Matthew A. Henson 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Matthew A. Henson Elementary serves the west part of Baltimore, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest zone edge located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Matthew A. Henson Elementary School's student population of 199 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
199 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Matthew A. Henson Elementary School 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 Matthew A. Henson Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#1228 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 1995–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Black
89%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
2%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matthew A. Henson Elementary School's ranking?
Matthew A. Henson Elementary School is ranked #1228 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Matthew A. Henson Elementary School often compared to?
Matthew A. Henson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Matthew A. Henson Elementary School?
199 students attend Matthew A. Henson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Matthew A. Henson Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Matthew A. Henson Elementary School?
Matthew A. Henson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Matthew A. Henson Elementary School offer ?
Matthew A. Henson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Matthew A. Henson Elementary School part of?
Matthew A. Henson Elementary School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Matthew A. Henson Elementary School located?
Matthew A. Henson Elementary School is located in the Easterwood neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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