Summary:
The 21224 zip code area of Baltimore, Maryland is home to 11 elementary schools, a mix of public and public charter schools serving grades ranging from pre-K to 8th grade. While the schools in this area face significant challenges, with most students coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, a few standout schools are providing a quality education to their students.
The top-performing school in the area is Hampstead Hill Academy, a public charter school that ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in Maryland. With strong test scores, where 46.6% of students are proficient or better in math and 68.6% are proficient or better in English Language Arts, Hampstead Hill Academy is outpacing the other schools in the 21224 zip code. In contrast, schools like John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle and Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 struggle, with proficiency rates below 20% in many grade levels.
The data reveals a significant correlation between economic disadvantage and academic performance, with the schools serving the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch generally performing the worst. However, Holabird Academy stands out for its strong performance in English Language Arts, with 50.9% of 8th graders proficient or better, significantly above the state and Baltimore City and Baltimore County district averages. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students in the 21224 zip code have access to a high-quality education.
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