The top reported proficiency rate is 13% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Park Heights Academy
Park Heights Academy is a regular public elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Park Heights neighborhood of northwest Baltimore. It is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system and is not a charter school. With an enrollment of roughly several hundred students, it is a moderately sized elementary building for the district.
The student body is predominantly Black, with small shares of Hispanic, white, and multiracial students. A substantial share of students come from low-income households, as reflected in the free or reduced-price meal program. The school does not report data on special education services or English learner status, so those dimensions of student support are not available in the public breakdown.
State testing results from Maryland’s MCAP assessments in math and English language arts, as well as the MISA science test, are reported for grades three through five. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above was very low across all tested grades. In English language arts, the pattern is similarly low, with a slightly higher rate in third grade than in fourth or fifth grade. Science results for fifth grade show no students reaching the proficient threshold. Compared with other schools in Baltimore city, Park Heights Academy’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the bottom quartile when measured against district-level averages. A parent considering this school should be aware that academic achievement as measured by state assessments is considerably below both state and local benchmarks.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and data on chronic absenteeism and discipline are not provided in the available records. The school’s staffing ratios, course access, and attendance patterns are also not captured in the public data set reviewed here.
The housing market in the area serviced by the school reflects the broader Baltimore context. Home values in the surrounding zip code are well below the state and national medians, and rents are below the national average as well. The national unemployment rate at the time of this data was moderate, and mortgage rates were typical of the period. Baltimore is an independent city with a service-oriented economy anchored by Johns Hopkins Hospital and University. The city has a famous historic fabric, dense urban neighborhoods, and a walkable core around the Inner Harbor. The Park Heights neighborhood itself is a residential area with a mix of older rowhouses and community institutions, but the school’s immediate locale is not separately profiled.
A search for recent district-level changes within Baltimore City Public Schools turned up general budget and enrollment data but no specific developments of lasting parent impact, so that section is left out rather than guessed at.
Overall, Park Heights Academy is a neighborhood elementary school serving a predominantly low-income, Black student population in an urban setting. Families looking at this school will want to consider the very low state test results and inquire directly with the school about academic interventions, enrichment offerings, and any support services for students who need them. The data does not describe any specialized programs or pathways, so a parent should also ask about what classroom resources and instructional approaches are in place.
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