Sarah M. Roach 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 46%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)4%
18%
Black
(19-20)93%
34%
White
(19-20)3%
36%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MD state average).
How many students attend Sarah M. Roach Elementary School?
221 students attend Sarah M. Roach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sarah M. Roach Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Sarah M. Roach Elementary School offer ?
Sarah M. Roach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sarah M. Roach Elementary School part of?
Sarah M. Roach Elementary School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.
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