Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School

3501 Hillsdale Road
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

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)
Total Students
841 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1324 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle 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.
13%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle 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.
≤5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle 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
22:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
88%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School 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 Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle 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 Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle 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
75%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle 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)
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle 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 District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary Middle School's ranking?
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

5   9/1/2016
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - aikca

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 841 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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