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Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

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Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle ranks 244 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

244^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 72% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle is a public school in Baltimore, MD, serving 532 students from Pre-K through 8th grade, and it stands out as a high-performing beacon within the Baltimore City Public Schools district. The school has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for nine consecutive years, and its academic performance is dramatically higher than most nearby schools. For example, 66.7% of Thomas Johnson students are proficient in English Language Arts, which is roughly double the district average of 32.9%, and 40.1% are proficient in Math, about three times the district average of 13.3%. This success extends to advanced coursework, with Algebra I proficiency rates (57.1%) that are four times the district average and nearly three times the state average.

Compared to its neighbors, Thomas Johnson is an academic outlier. While Federal Hill Preparatory Academy has a similar student poverty rate, its test scores are lower (36.7% Math, 50.8% ELA). The contrast is even starker with schools like Westport Academy, which has a 3.2% Math proficiency rate, or Southwest Baltimore Charter School at 4.4%. The school also has a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, less than half the district average of 46.4% and far lower than nearby schools like Westport Academy (64.3%) or Arundel Elementary (60.6%).

One interesting finding is that Thomas Johnson achieves these results while spending significantly less per student ($18,188) than many nearby schools, such as Westport Academy ($31,667) or City Springs Elementary/Middle ($30,850), suggesting efficient use of resources. The school also shows a consistent upward trajectory in its state ranking over the past decade. While it shares the spotlight with Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle (0.9 miles away) as a top performer, Thomas Johnson holds a slight edge in overall proficiency. For parents seeking a stable, high-achieving school in Baltimore, Thomas Johnson is a standout choice.

532

Students ?

19.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,188

Per pupil spending ?

40.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 E Heath Street
Baltimore, MD 21230-4936

(410) 396-1575

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.8%

African American:

27.6%

Hispanic:

13.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 87th percentile in 2022 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (52% vs 37% meeting standards)

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

✓Above the Maryland median (72nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 87th-percentile peak (2022) to 72nd (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg21%

Maryland avg37%

Elementary school

244^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From top 41% (2016) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

59^th of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 25 pts since 2016

From top 43% (2016) to top 17% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Maryland Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^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	72.8	244 of 864	71.8%	★★★★☆
2025	77.6	203 of 865	76.5%	★★★★☆
2024	79.2	172 of 859	80.0%	★★★★☆
2023	85.0	117 of 855	86.3%	★★★★☆
2022	87.6	109 of 862	87.4%	★★★★☆
2021	80.8	117 of 802	85.4%	★★★★☆
2019	82.6	145 of 853	83.0%	★★★★☆
2018	82.7	143 of 857	83.3%	★★★★☆
2017	70.7	254 of 847	70.0%	★★★★☆
2016	55.4	344 of 845	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	70.1	249 of 859	71.0%	★★★★☆
2014	67.1	317 of 867	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.8	262 of 847	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.7	276 of 857	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.7	264 of 853	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	81.9	96 of 855	88.8%	★★★★☆
2009	64.9	329 of 850	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	69.0	274 of 838	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	54.7	420 of 818	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	76.3	182 of 804	77.4%	★★★★☆
2005	73.9	209 of 805	74.0%	★★★★☆
2004	73.9	211 of 803	73.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	85.6	86 of 796	89.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	66.5	187 of 788	76.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	73.3	120 of 528	77.3%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	83.0	59 of 339	82.6%	★★★★☆
2025	86.1	45 of 337	86.6%	★★★★☆
2024	84.8	40 of 328	87.8%	★★★★☆
2023	80.5	52 of 322	83.9%	★★★★☆
2022	86.6	40 of 333	88.0%	★★★★☆
2021	78.7	52 of 303	82.8%	★★★★☆
2019	72.3	85 of 316	73.1%	★★★★☆
2018	66.2	100 of 328	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.6	114 of 317	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.2	134 of 314	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	45.4	169 of 315	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	67.6	123 of 339	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	70.4	101 of 316	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.9	140 of 314	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	50.2	165 of 309	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	59.2	158 of 324	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.5	140 of 301	53.5%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	31.0	183 of 259	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	80.5	46 of 303	84.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	81.9	14 of 273	94.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	72.1	69 of 288	76.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	80.1	33 of 210	84.3%	★★★★☆

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)89th percentile+4 vs school

White (2021)77th percentile-8 vs school

Male (2021)76th percentile-9 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)95th percentile+12 vs school

Female (2021)85th percentile~ school

White (2021)84th percentile~ school

Male (2021)76th percentile-7 vs school

African American (2021)29th percentile-53 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts67%+15 vs state

Algebra I57%+36 vs state

Science41%+10 vs state

Mathematics40%+13 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, May 25, 2022

A wonderful school!! Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, September 10, 2020

Cruel principal, harsh environment, extremely mean spirited, I hated this place! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, January 11, 2020

Wonderful school. Great teachers, staff, facilities and programs. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, April 7, 2017

TJEMS is a phenomenal city school! My children are consistently given unique and challenging learning opportunities. Our staff and administration are incredible! 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 Geometry (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 Geometry 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
Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	100 E Heath Street	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 396-1575	532	28	19.0	40.4%	265 (49.8%)	147 (27.6%)	74 (13.9%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.3%)	72.8	244^th of 864 public elementary schools	71.8%		77.6	203^rd of 865 public elementary schools	76.5%	41	41.8	42.6	44.0	27.9	50.8	13.3	40.1	54.5	62.9	64.0	70.5	71.2	75.9	66.7	57.1		44.0	39.0	$18,188	$2,690	$15,498
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1040 William Street	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1207	285	23	12.6	56.1%	57 (20.0%)	176 (61.8%)	34 (11.9%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	9 (3.2%)	56	359^th of 864 public elementary schools	58.4%		53.3	382^nd of 865 public elementary schools	55.8%	23	35.3	36.1	39.4				36.7	49.0	41.7	63.6				50.8			37.1		$25,999	$4,552	$21,447
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	1425 E Fort Avenue	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1503	722	40	18.0	40.0%	295 (40.9%)	265 (36.7%)	104 (14.4%)	16 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	38 (5.3%)	75	224^th of 864 public elementary schools	74.1%		80.7	174^th of 865 public elementary schools	79.9%	50	60.4	51.9	68.8	21.2	17.5	1.7	37.4	67.9	76.5	72.9	43.0	63.5	50.6	60.0	73.5	64.3	52.1	22.9	$18,834	$3,735	$15,099
George Washington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Scott Street	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1445	137	11	12.4	82.5%	13 (9.5%)	104 (75.9%)	11 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.8%)	18.7	701^st of 864 public elementary schools	18.9%		28.6	566^th of 865 public elementary schools	34.6%	135	42.9	4.3	5.3				17.5	33.3	21.7	15.8				23.8			10.5		$26,566	$4,777	$21,789
City Springs Elementary/Middle	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	100 S Caroline Street	Baltimore	21231	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-9165	483	35	14.0	88.2%	17 (3.5%)	414 (85.7%)	36 (7.5%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.9%)	15.9	748^th of 864 public elementary schools	13.4%		14	772^nd of 865 public elementary schools	10.8%	24	16.7	8.3	8.5	4.3	4.7	0.0	8.2	32.8	30.0	25.8	17.8	38.5	34.0	30.3	25.0		11.1	16.3	$30,850	$7,285	$23,565
Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1327 Washington Boulevard	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-5973	266	24	11.0	70.3%	36 (13.5%)	89 (33.5%)	136 (51.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	28.9	586^th of 864 public elementary schools	32.2%		11.6	814^th of 865 public elementary schools	5.9%	228	23.7	47.2	22.9				31.2	32.4	22.2	25.7				26.9			11.4		$28,439	$4,668	$23,771
Westport Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2401 Nevada Street	Baltimore	21230	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-3396	251	24	10.6	92.8%	6 (2.4%)	214 (85.3%)	25 (10.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	8.9	836^th of 864 public elementary schools	3.2%		13.6	783^rd of 865 public elementary schools	9.5%	53	4.3	10.0	5.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	3.2	4.2	5.0	20.0	21.4	5.9	12.5	12.0			10.0	5.9	$31,667	$6,786	$24,881
Arundel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2400 Round Road	Baltimore	21225	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1379	434	33	13.1	87.8%	5 (1.2%)	377 (86.9%)	43 (9.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)								(n/a)																			$25,583	$5,312	$20,270
Wolfe Street Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	245 S Wolfe Street	Baltimore	21231	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-9140	244	23	10.6	76.2%	11 (4.5%)	34 (13.9%)	197 (80.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	26.8	610^th of 864 public elementary schools	29.4%		18.8	702^nd of 865 public elementary schools	18.8%	92	12.5	26.2	15.8				18.8	28.1	38.1	32.4				33.3			21.1		$30,454	$6,016	$24,438
James McHenry Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	31 S Schroeder Street	Baltimore	21223	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1621	588	43	13.6	89.5%	12 (2.0%)	534 (90.8%)	26 (4.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	36	513^th of 864 public elementary schools	40.6%		20.2	682^nd of 865 public elementary schools	21.2%	169	25.6	10.0	7.7	29.6	19.2	14.6	20.2	34.1	17.5	24.5	55.6	50.0	44.9	42.3	26.3		7.1	23.2	$22,282	$4,541	$17,741

Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle

How many students attend Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 532 students attended Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle?

Students at Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle are 50% White, 28% African American, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle attend?

Students who attend Thomas Johnson 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 district is Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle in?

Baltimore City Public Schools

Is Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle a good school?

Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle ranks 244^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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