Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Johnson Elementary serves the southern part of Baltimore, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
532 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School is 0.65, 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
#273 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
14%
24%
Black
28%
32%
White
50%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
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 is Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School is ranked #273 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis Scott Key Elementary Middle School, Waterloo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School?
532 students attend Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School?
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School offer ?
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School part of?
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School located?
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School is located in the Riverside neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Riverside.
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