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Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle

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Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle ranks 598 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

598^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 31% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle is a PK-8 school in Baltimore, MD, serving 320 students as part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, where about 74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The most important thing to know about Garrett Heights is that it is a school on a dramatic upward trajectory. After ranking in the bottom 10% of Maryland elementary schools for years, it has climbed from the 1st percentile to the 31st percentile in just a few years—a remarkable turnaround. This improvement is especially visible in the 6th grade, where students are performing nearly on par with the state average in both math and English, far outpacing the district. However, the school still faces significant challenges. Chronic absenteeism, while improving, remains high at nearly 48%, and there is a sharp drop in 4th grade performance, where no students were proficient in English in the most recent testing year. This suggests that while some grades are thriving, others need more support.

Compared to nearby schools, Garrett Heights stands out for its rapid improvement. While schools like Leith Walk Elementary/Middle and Montebello Elementary/Middle have remained in the bottom 20th percentile, Garrett Heights has surged ahead. However, it still lags behind high-performing neighbors like The Green School of Baltimore and City Neighbors Hamilton, which serve far fewer low-income students and have much lower absenteeism rates. The school spends a high amount per student ($24,021), suggesting that recent gains may be tied to more effective use of resources. For parents, Garrett Heights offers a story of hope and progress, but it is a school where results vary significantly by grade level and where attendance remains a critical focus.

320

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,021

Per pupil spending ?

74.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2800 Ailsa Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214-2521

(410) 396-6361

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.6%

White:

6.3%

Hispanic:

4.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 7th percentile in 2016 → 31st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 24 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Baltimore City Public Schools

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (18% vs 38% meeting standards)

!Science scores 25 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school18%

District avg22%

Maryland avg38%

Elementary school

598^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 31%▲ up 23 pts since 2016

From bottom 7% (2016) to bottom 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

227^th of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Bottom 33%▲ up 19 pts since 2016

From bottom 14% (2016) to bottom 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd 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	27.8	598 of 864	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	27.4	581 of 865	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	21.4	631 of 859	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	12.6	772 of 855	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	14.4	778 of 862	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	10.7	784 of 802	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	8.2	820 of 853	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	5.3	845 of 857	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	9.7	799 of 847	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	10.9	782 of 845	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	13.6	786 of 859	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	12.0	782 of 867	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	10.9	796 of 847	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	12.1	781 of 857	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	28.3	675 of 853	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	16.9	779 of 855	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	27.3	692 of 850	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	52.6	453 of 838	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	59.5	367 of 818	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	71.5	236 of 804	70.6%	★★★★☆
2005	77.1	170 of 805	78.9%	★★★★☆
2004	81.3	132 of 803	83.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	16.5	480 of 504	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	21.3	513 of 546	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	17.8	665 of 788	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	29.8	227 of 339	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	18.0	297 of 337	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.3	274 of 328	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	6.9	308 of 322	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	16.2	299 of 333	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	11.0	294 of 316	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	11.4	311 of 328	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	6.7	312 of 317	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	15.1	269 of 314	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	10.1	304 of 315	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	20.8	263 of 339	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	14.3	282 of 316	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	12.9	280 of 314	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	5.8	300 of 309	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	31.6	252 of 324	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	32.5	232 of 301	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆

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

Male (2021)16th percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)6th percentile+4 vs school

African American (2021)5th percentile+3 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts31%-21 vs state

Mathematics10%-17 vs state

Science6%-25 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Sunday, May 19, 2019

Best principal I have ever known at this school or any other school. Great caring staff, and abundant programs for the kids, during and after! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, May 18, 2019

Garrett Heights has changed so much in two years. I joined the PTA during the 2016-2017 school year, and since then, the school has gotten completely new leadership. It is transformed! My child will definitely be returning for the 2019-2020 school year. Sadly, the test scores are low because of weak leadership and low expectations over the years, but I have full confidence in the new principal and other school leaders that I have gotten to know. They are professional, passionate, and loving people who have already shown tremendous commitment to the school. I am excited to be part of this school community! Close Quote

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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	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
Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	2800 Ailsa Avenue	Baltimore	21214	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-6361	320	26	12.3	74.1%	20 (6.3%)	274 (85.6%)	15 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	27.8	598^th of 864 public elementary schools	30.8%		27.4	581^st of 865 public elementary schools	32.8%	17	31.3	4.1	8.0	22.0	4.5	3.7	10.3	37.5	0.0	16.0	48.8	35.7	32.1	30.8		8.0	5.7	$24,021	$5,189	$18,832
City Neighbors Hamilton	Public, Charter	K-8	5609 Sefton Avenue	Baltimore	21214	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(443) 642-2052	250	15	17.2	38.4%	72 (28.8%)	142 (56.8%)	18 (7.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.4%)	59.9	329^th of 864 public elementary schools	61.9%		55.2	364^th of 865 public elementary schools	57.9%	35	48.1	32.1	35.7	6.7	6.7	20.0	24.3	66.7	64.3	57.1	40.0	50.0	43.3	53.2		42.9	13.3	$24,020	$6,014	$18,006
Hamilton Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	6101 Old Harford Road	Baltimore	21214	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-6375	801	54	14.9	61.4%	75 (9.4%)	610 (76.2%)	73 (9.1%)	12 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.9%)	36.6	507^th of 864 public elementary schools	41.3%		33	530^th of 865 public elementary schools	38.7%	23	25.3	17.6	15.2	20.3	24.1	0.0	18.8	38.1	25.7	30.0	61.0	61.1	41.2	45.1	21.2	22.1	12.1	$20,669	$4,465	$16,204
Northwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5201 Loch Raven Boulevard	Baltimore	21239	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-6377	641	38	17.0	76.4%	11 (1.7%)	578 (90.2%)	34 (5.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.3%)	26	617^th of 864 public elementary schools	28.6%		35.6	510^th of 865 public elementary schools	41.0%	107	21.2	18.8	20.0				20.1	36.8	37.0	31.5				35.2		15.7		$23,063	$4,298	$18,766
Gardenville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5300 Belair Road	Baltimore	21206	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-6382	229	17	13.4	83.0%	4 (1.7%)	189 (82.5%)	29 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	20.9	669^th of 864 public elementary schools	22.6%		12.5	803^rd of 865 public elementary schools	7.2%	134	10.3	8.7	18.2				11.3	27.6	26.1	36.4				28.9		31.8		$25,104	$4,517	$20,587
Yorkwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5931 Yorkwood Road	Baltimore	21239	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-6364	294	21	14.3	82.0%	1 (0.3%)	274 (93.2%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	18.8	699^th of 864 public elementary schools	19.1%		23.1	640^th of 865 public elementary schools	26.0%	59	23.1	5.5	15.4				13.5	33.3	16.4	38.5				27.8		12.8		$25,164	$4,735	$20,429
Baltimore International Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4410 Frankford Avenue	Baltimore	21206	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(410) 426-3650	749	51	14.6	70.5%	44 (5.9%)	600 (80.1%)	59 (7.9%)	12 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.0%)	17.8	712^th of 864 public elementary schools	17.6%		17.9	718^th of 865 public elementary schools	17.0%	6	19.7	6.7	15.3	4.6	8.2	13.8	11.3	25.0	23.3	20.8	36.4	41.0	39.7	30.0		19.2	20.7	$21,250	$3,317	$17,933
Glenmount Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	6211 Walther Avenue	Baltimore	21206	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-6366	628	46	13.8	75.2%	18 (2.9%)	529 (84.2%)	62 (9.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.7%)	18	710^th of 864 public elementary schools	17.8%		30.3	554^th of 865 public elementary schools	36.0%	156	14.5	7.2	4.8	1.7	7.5	3.5	7.1	36.2	33.3	23.0	40.0	48.8	36.4	36.8		8.2	9.1	$21,762	$4,333	$17,429
Leith Walk Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	5915 Glennor Road	Baltimore	21239	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-6380	910	65	14.1	80.2%	12 (1.3%)	833 (91.5%)	47 (5.2%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.3%)	13.4	775^th of 864 public elementary schools	10.3%		18.8	703^rd of 865 public elementary schools	18.7%	72	14.1	5.2	8.0	2.7	2.7	2.5	5.4	32.9	25.8	13.8	25.7	36.0	12.6	24.3		8.0	1.7	$21,336	$4,372	$16,964
Montebello Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	2040 E 32nd Street	Baltimore	21218	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-6576	542	34	16.1	88.6%	2 (0.4%)	506 (93.4%)	26 (4.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	16.1	737^th of 864 public elementary schools	14.7%		20.3	680^th of 865 public elementary schools	21.4%	57	23.8	10.4	7.8	8.5	8.5	4.4	10.0	35.7	16.3	21.6	23.0	23.9	16.2	22.2		10.0	1.5	$22,524	$4,402	$18,121

Frequently Asked Questions about Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle

How many students attend Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 320 students attended Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle.

What district is Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle in?

Baltimore City Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle?

Students at Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle are 86% African American, 6% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle a good school?

Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle ranks 598^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle attend?

Students who attend Garrett Heights 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

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