Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rognel Heights 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
98%
33%
White
n/a
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average).
How many students attend Rognel Heights Elementary Middle School?
250 students attend Rognel Heights Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rognel Heights Elementary Middle School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rognel Heights Elementary Middle School?
Rognel Heights Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rognel Heights Elementary Middle School offer ?
Rognel Heights Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Rognel Heights Elementary Middle School part of?
Rognel Heights Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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