Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School's student population of 282 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. 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 Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#1280 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
1%
22%
Black
98%
33%
White
n/a
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School is ranked #1280 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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School?
282 students attend Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School?
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School part of?
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School located?
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School is located in the Oliver neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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