James McHenry Elementary School
James McHenry Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-6 | Baltimore City Public Schools
James McHenry Elementary School is located in Baltimore, MD and is one of 129 elementary schools in Baltimore City Public Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 331 students in grades PK-6.
James McHenry Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Maryland in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See James McHenry Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, James McHenry Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about James McHenry Elementary School's students and teachers. more
James McHenry Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Maryland in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See James McHenry Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, James McHenry Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about James McHenry Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Franklin Square Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Steuart Hill Academic Academy 0.5 miles |  |
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| George Washington Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School 0.5 miles | |
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James McHenry Elementary School
THIS SCHOOL IS THE ABSOLUTE WORST SCHOOL. My sons went there and one of them was bullied repeated. Nothing was done to the bullies. they still go there and to hear that they are bringing weapons to school now. It is a scary place for any child.
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James Mchenry was the first school I ever went to when i moved to Maryland, and i will say that this school is the best of all school I have evern been too the teachers, staff and students are one of a kind. If i could go back and start all over I would. My Favorite teacher that i had there was Ms. Ruben I will never Forget her
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Shania Brown: I think James McHenry is a great school to send your elementary children to because it has the nicest teachers, great after/during school activities, and the principal Ms. Dixon is the most caring person to ever meet!!!!!
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 331
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, James McHenry Elementary School had 95% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Maryland had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
95%
White
4%
Two or More Races
1%
Baltimore City Public Schools District Spending
$14,275Per Pupil
The Baltimore City Public Schools spends $14,275 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 37% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Baltimore City Public Schools District
18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, James McHenry Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the MSA
What is it?
The Maryland State Assessments (MSA) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of basic, proficient, or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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School Boundaries
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