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Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle

Public Grades PK, KG-8

689^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 20% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle is a PK-8 school in Baltimore, MD, serving 774 students within the Baltimore City Public Schools district, where over 73% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school stands out for its strong performance in upper-grade English Language Arts (ELA). In 7th grade, Commodore John Rodgers achieved a 51.6% proficiency rate, which is 14 points higher than the district average and nearly matches the state average. This is the highest 7th-grade ELA score among nearby schools, including Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle. The school also consistently outperforms the district in both math and ELA, a notable achievement for a school in a low-performing district. However, the school shows a split in performance: early grades (3rd and 4th) struggle, particularly in ELA, while the middle school program appears highly effective. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1, offering more individualized attention than nearby schools like Dundalk Elementary (15.8:1) and Norwood Elementary (16.6:1).

Chronic absenteeism has been a major challenge, peaking at 46.9% in 2022-2023, but it has dropped to 34.3% in 2024-2025, which is now better than the district average of 46.4%. The school also spends a high $25,596 per student, among the highest in the area, though this investment has not yet translated into top-tier outcomes. Areas for improvement include Science and Algebra I, where proficiency rates are below district averages. While Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle outperforms Commodore John Rodgers in most subjects despite a similar student population, the school's upward trend in state rankings and strong middle school ELA program make it a school to watch for families seeking a neighborhood school with growing strengths.

774

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,596

Per pupil spending ?

73.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6820 Fait Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224

(410) 396-9300

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.6%

Hispanic:

45.2%

White:

5.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 35th percentile in 2025 → 20th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (21% vs 37% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (20th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped from its 35th-percentile peak (2025) to 20th (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school21%

District avg21%

Maryland avg37%

Elementary school

689^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 20%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 12% (2016) to bottom 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

213^th of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Bottom 37%▲ up 29 pts since 2016

From bottom 8% (2016) to bottom 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

37^th of 103Elementary Schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools

24^th of 25Baltimore City Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	19.4	689 of 864	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	29.6	558 of 865	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	23.8	599 of 859	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	22.4	624 of 855	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	19.9	702 of 862	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	13.6	747 of 802	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	18.6	684 of 853	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	14.4	739 of 857	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	15.2	729 of 847	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	14.9	743 of 845	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	12.8	800 of 859	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	20.2	742 of 867	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	30.2	647 of 847	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	17.2	756 of 857	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	7.8	813 of 853	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	4.4	843 of 855	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	1.7	847 of 850	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	12.7	791 of 838	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	91.0	12 of 818	98.5%	★★★★★
2006	89.9	16 of 804	98.0%	★★★★★
2005	90.9	10 of 805	98.8%	★★★★★
2004	88.4	4 of 803	99.5%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	17.5	474 of 504	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	16.3	704 of 796	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	17.0	342 of 347	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	19.6	528 of 546	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	14.4	727 of 788	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	26.0	123 of 136	9.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	33.1	213 of 339	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.9	197 of 337	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.1	189 of 328	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.4	198 of 322	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.2	252 of 333	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	14.2	269 of 303	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	19.7	246 of 316	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	19.5	261 of 328	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	19.8	251 of 317	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	11.7	288 of 314	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	15.3	276 of 315	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	20.7	264 of 339	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	21.8	257 of 316	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	18.9	267 of 314	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	6.3	297 of 309	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	2.0	313 of 324	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	1.2	298 of 301	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	3.7	272 of 283	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	26.0	209 of 259	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	12.8	273 of 303	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	13.0	202 of 207	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	31.0	214 of 273	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	18.2	246 of 288	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Female (2021)12th percentile+5 vs school

Special Education (2021)10th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2021)8th percentile~ school

African American (2021)6th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)3rd percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2021)1st percentile-5 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)22nd percentile+10 vs school

African American (2021)19th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2021)15th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2021)10th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2021)2nd percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts34%-18 vs state

Mathematics14%-13 vs state

Science10%-22 vs state

Algebra I9%-13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)							MCAP English Language Arts (2026)							MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	6820 Fait Ave	Baltimore	21224	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-9300	774	65	11.9	73.5%	42 (5.4%)	353 (45.6%)	350 (45.2%)	12 (1.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.7%)	19.4	689^th of 864 public elementary schools	20.3%		29.6	558^th of 865 public elementary schools	35.5%	131	24.3	18.0	12.2	9.6	13.5		13.7	26.0	16.4	27.0	31.9	51.6	40.8	34.0	8.7	10.5	9.8	$25,596	$4,415	$21,180
Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	6300 O'Donnell Street	Baltimore	21224	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-9083	831	61	13.6	62.3%	43 (5.2%)	101 (12.2%)	674 (81.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	17.5	721^st of 864 public elementary schools	16.6%		16.9	733^rd of 865 public elementary schools	15.3%	12	15.2	9.0	14.3	3.9	5.4	2.3	8.8	26.6	16.9	24.7	39.2	35.9	37.9	30.3		15.8	16.8	$20,150	$3,712	$16,437
Clay Hill Public Charter School	Public, Charter	K-7	6410 E Pratt Street	Baltimore	21224	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(410) 450-4556	335	26	12.8	60.3%	16 (4.8%)	56 (16.7%)	252 (75.2%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	20.2	680^th of 864 public elementary schools	21.3%		28.1	572^nd of 865 public elementary schools	33.9%	108	29.2	10.2	2.2	4.2	20.0		13.4	37.5	32.7	13.6	50.0	55.0		34.1		6.5		$25,039	$4,706	$20,333
Holabird Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	1500 Imla Street	Baltimore	21224	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-9086	650	54	12.1	74.9%	26 (4.0%)	210 (32.3%)	395 (60.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.3%)	15.7	750^th of 864 public elementary schools	13.2%		11.4	817^th of 865 public elementary schools	5.5%	67	15.6	10.0	1.4	8.9	5.8	0.0	8.7	26.6	8.7	16.2	50.9	41.2	35.5	29.0	38.9	4.4	17.5	$22,516	$4,260	$18,256
Colgate Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7735 Gough Street	Baltimore	21224	Baltimore city	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 809-7010	533	35	15.4	66.8%	90 (16.9%)	31 (5.8%)	384 (72.0%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.4%)	11.5	800^th of 864 public elementary schools	7.4%		13.4	787^th of 865 public elementary schools	9.0%	13	18.3	12.6	8.9				13.1	16.9	15.8	19.0				17.1		6.1		$19,629	$2,283	$17,346
Norwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Delvale Ave	Baltimore	21222	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-7055	521	31	16.6	71.4%	131 (25.1%)	50 (9.6%)	282 (54.1%)	19 (3.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.9%)								(n/a)	26.6						26.6	25.6						25.6				$18,539	$2,223	$16,315
Berkshire Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7431 Poplar Ave	Baltimore	21224	Baltimore city	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-7008	514	39	13.3	73.3%	162 (31.5%)	71 (13.8%)	230 (44.7%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.4%)	13.4	777^th of 864 public elementary schools	10.1%		15.2	751^st of 865 public elementary schools	13.2%	26	15.9	13.2	3.4				10.4	29.5	18.9	21.6				24.0		10.6		$20,411	$2,908	$17,503
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	701 Rappolla Street	Baltimore	21224	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-9125	1,061	88	12.0	57.5%	64 (6.0%)	36 (3.4%)	952 (89.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	10.1	825^th of 864 public elementary schools	4.5%		10.4	829^th of 865 public elementary schools	4.2%	4	17.1	12.4	7.5	2.1	3.8	2.3	8.2	14.5	16.7	12.5	13.7	21.9	19.8	16.5		4.7	3.2	$24,297	$4,187	$20,110
Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	5001 E Eager Street	Baltimore	21205	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-9090	773	64	12.0	74.0%	108 (14.0%)	68 (8.8%)	573 (74.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.6%)	42.2	465^th of 864 public elementary schools	46.2%		39.3	487^th of 865 public elementary schools	43.7%	22	45.2	46.5	20.9	11.0	19.3	9.6	25.4	43.1	43.7	34.8	42.3	50.0	54.0	44.7	15.4	17.6	34.4	$24,687	$4,278	$20,409
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237	Public	PK, KG-8	231 S Eaton Street	Baltimore	21224	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-2792	899	57	15.7	66.1%	14 (1.6%)	76 (8.5%)	794 (88.3%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.9%)	8.6	839^th of 864 public elementary schools	2.9%		7.8	851^st of 865 public elementary schools	1.6%	12	10.3	2.3	4.7	1.0	2.2	12.5	5.4	20.8	8.0	10.7	15.2	15.2	26.6	16.0		11.6	3.7	$19,728	$3,667	$16,061

Frequently Asked Questions about Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle

What schools do graduates of Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle attend?

Students who attend Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle usually go on to attend:

Middle : Booker T. Washington Middle
Middle : Stadium School
Middle : The Crossroads School
Middle : Vanguard Collegiate Middle
High : Academy for College and Career Exploration
High : Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts
High : Baltimore City College
High : Baltimore Design School
High : Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women
High : Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
High : Baltimore School for the Arts
High : Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove
High : Carver Vocational-Technical High
High : City Neighbors High
High : ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School
High : Coppin Academy
High : Digital Harbor High School
High : Edmondson-Westside High
High : Forest Park High
High : Frederick Douglass High
High : Green Street Academy
High : Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
High : National Academy Foundation
High : Patterson High
High : Paul Laurence Dunbar High
High : Reginald F. Lewis High
High : Renaissance Academy
High : The Reach! Partnership School
High : Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
High : Western High

What is the racial makeup of Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle?

Students at Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle are 46% African American, 45% Hispanic, 5% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle a good school?

Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle ranks in the bottom 20.3% of Maryland elementary schools.

What district is Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle in?

Baltimore City Public Schools

How many students attend Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 774 students attended Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle.

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