- John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 (913:1 vs. 765:1).
- Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 reported a higher chronically absent students than John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle (399 vs. 308).
- John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 (49 vs. 15).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 reported a higher chronically absent students than John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle (399 vs. 308).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 (28 vs. 9).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 (49 vs. 15).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 (913:1 vs. 765:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237
$22,976.88
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
$22,976.88
Local revenue share
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237
22.1%
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
22.1%
State revenue share
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237
57.7%
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
57.7%
Federal revenue share
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237
20.2%
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
20.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237
59.9%
John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
59.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Baltimore city
$59,623
Baltimore city
$59,623
Poverty rate
Baltimore city
20.1%
Baltimore city
20.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Baltimore city
35.4%
Baltimore city
35.4%
Unemployment rate
Baltimore city
4%
Baltimore city
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.