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Johnston Square Elementary School

1101 Valley Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Johnston Square 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 25%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Johnston Square Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Johnston Square Elementary School's student population of 277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 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
Johnston Square Elementary 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 Johnston Square Elementary School is 0.08, 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)
#1298 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Johnston Square Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Johnston Square Elementary School 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.
≤5%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Johnston Square Elementary School 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.
≤10%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Johnston Square Elementary School 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
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Johnston Square Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Johnston Square Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
96%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Johnston Square Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Johnston Square Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 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 Johnston Square Elementary School 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 Johnston Square Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Johnston Square Elementary School 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
90%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Johnston Square Elementary School 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 Johnston Square Elementary School 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 Johnston Square Elementary School's ranking?
Johnston Square Elementary School is ranked #1298 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Johnston Square Elementary School?
277 students attend Johnston Square Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Johnston Square Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnston Square Elementary School?
Johnston Square Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnston Square Elementary School offer ?
Johnston Square Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnston Square Elementary School part of?
Johnston Square Elementary School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Johnston Square Elementary School located?
Johnston Square Elementary School is located in the Johnston Square neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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