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Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237

6820 Fait Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 726 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 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 3% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 726 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237's student population of 726 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
726 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 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 Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1327 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
85%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237's ranking?
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 is ranked #1327 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 often compared to?
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237is often viewed alongside schools like Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237?
726 students attend Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237?
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 offer ?
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 part of?
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 located?
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #237 is located in the Graceland Park neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Graceland Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 726 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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