Serving 841 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle 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 2% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher 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 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 841 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School's student population of 841 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
841 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School is 0.22, 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
#1324 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
88%
33%
White
1%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School is ranked #1324 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Featherbed Lane Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School?
841 students attend Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School students are Black, 10% 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 Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School offer ?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School part of?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School located?
Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School is located in the Howard Park neighborhood of Gwynn Oak, MD.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 9/1/2016I was a student at Calvin Rodwell Elementary School last year. I am now a part of the 2016 alumni. I was the salutatorian. I would recommend this school because of its respectful students, most of the time, anyway. The school is immensely organized. I assume the Calvin Rodwell Elementary School is a pretty decent school.Review Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I was a student at Calvin Rodwell Elementary School last year. I am now a part of the 2016 alumni. I was the salutatorian. I would recommend this school because of its respectful students, most of the time, anyway. The school is immensely organized. I assume the Calvin Rodwell Elementary School is a pretty decent school.
Review Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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