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Callaway Elementary School vs. Park Heights Academy

Should you attend Callaway Elementary School or Park Heights Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Callaway Elementary School
3701 Fernhill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Park Heights Academy
2835 Virginia Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Callaway Elementary School ranks 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 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

Park Heights Academy ranks 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 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Callaway 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park Heights Academy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-7
PK-5
Total Students
219 students
350 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Callaway Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Park Heights Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Callaway Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Park Heights Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Callaway Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Park Heights Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Callaway Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore City School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Park Heights Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore City School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1314 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#1247 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Callaway Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Park Heights Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Callaway Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Heights Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Callaway Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Heights Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Callaway Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Heights Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Callaway Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Park Heights Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
35
37
Kindergarten Students
28
47
Grade 1 Students
37
62
Grade 2 Students
31
62
Grade 3 Students
30
54
Grade 4 Students
30
47
Grade 5 Students
26
41
Grade 6 Students
1
-
Grade 7 Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Callaway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Park Heights Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Callaway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Park Heights Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
95%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Callaway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Park Heights Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Callaway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Park Heights Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Callaway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Park Heights Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore City School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.10
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Callaway Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Park Heights Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
91%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Callaway Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Park Heights Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(14-15 School Year Data)
5%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Callaway Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Park Heights Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore City School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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