Summary
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle is a public school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 288 students in grades PK-8. It is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 25 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Maryland elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 842 out of 865 elementary schools in the state for the 2024-2025 school year.
Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 48.7% to 70.9% over the past few years, which are significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP proficiency rates, is also significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 2.3% of students were proficient in Math, compared to 12.6% in the district and 26.5% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low in Math, with 0% proficiency in grades 5-8. Additionally, the school's performance is especially low for certain student subgroups, such as students of low socioeconomic status and male students.
While the school has relatively high spending per student, ranging from $18,715 to $26,803 over the past few years, this does not appear to be translating into improved outcomes. Nearby schools, such as Callaway Elementary, Hilton Elementary, and Liberty Elementary, also have low performance and high chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting systemic challenges in the local area. However, some schools, like Windsor Hills Elementary/Middle, perform slightly better academically, indicating that improvement is possible. Addressing the issues at Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton will require a multifaceted approach that goes beyond simply increasing funding, and may involve addressing systemic challenges in the local community.
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