Rossville Elementary

Rossville Elementary in Baltimore, MD, is a mid-sized school serving 726 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Baltimore County Public Schools district, and it has consistently earned a solid 3-star rating while showing a positive trend in state rankings over the past four years.

Rossville stands out for its exceptional academic performance, especially when compared to nearby schools. In Math, 38.8% of students are proficient, nearly double the average of 22.3% for neighboring schools like Elmwood Elementary and Victory Villa Elementary. In English Language Arts, 57.2% of students are proficient, far exceeding the 37.4% average of its peers. The school’s strength is most evident in early grades, where 3rd graders achieve a 51% proficiency rate in Math and 63.1% in ELA—the highest among all nearby schools. Rossville also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7%, significantly better than the district average of 25.6% and second-lowest among ten nearby schools, indicating strong student engagement and family involvement.

What makes Rossville particularly noteworthy is its cost-efficiency. It spends $16,699 per student, the lowest among its peer group, while achieving far better results than schools that spend thousands more, such as McCormick Elementary ($23,623/student) and Glenmar Elementary ($25,204/student). However, there is a notable internal trend: Math proficiency drops as students progress, from 51% in 3rd grade to 27% in 5th grade, suggesting a need to strengthen upper elementary math instruction. Overall, Rossville is a high-performing, efficient school that serves as a beacon of success within its district.