Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Langston Hughes 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
176 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
22%
Black
95%
33%
White
2%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MD state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Langston Hughes Elementary School?
176 students attend Langston Hughes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Langston Hughes Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Langston Hughes Elementary School?
Langston Hughes Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Langston Hughes Elementary School offer ?
Langston Hughes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Langston Hughes Elementary School part of?
Langston Hughes Elementary School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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