Rosemont Elementary/middle, Baltimore MD

Original Research by School Decision on Rosemont Elementary/middle

Rosemont Elementary/Middle is a regular public school in Baltimore City Public Schools, serving prekindergarten through eighth grade. The student body is small for a school that spans elementary and middle grades, and it is located in the western part of the city on Presstman Street. As a PK–8 campus, the school keeps students in one building through the transition to middle school, which some families value for continuity. Rosemont is not a charter or magnet school.

State testing results from the most recent school year show that overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades is low. The school’s composite proficiency index places it above the lowest among Baltimore city’s two districts, but still well below the midpoint of that narrow comparison set. In mathematics, proficiency rates were very low in every tested grade. One grade posted a modest rate, but in several grades no students met the proficient threshold. English language arts performance was somewhat stronger, particularly in the middle grades where about a third of students scored proficient, but elementary grades and eighth grade were substantially lower. Science and social studies results, tested only in certain grades, were also low. Because only one year of assessment data is available, there is no trend information to show whether these results are improving or declining. A parent considering Rosemont would want to ask the school directly about its academic support strategies and how it is working to raise achievement across all grade levels.

The student population is overwhelmingly Black, and a very high share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, reflecting a community with significant economic need. The school does not report data on students with disabilities or English learners, so the extent of those support needs is not visible in the available records. No data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, or staffing are provided, which leaves important gaps for families trying to understand the daily environment.

The housing market in the ZIP code around the school is notably more affordable than the Maryland state average, with home values well below the state median and rents that are moderate by national standards. Baltimore itself is an independent city with a mix of residential neighborhoods and a service-oriented economy anchored by Johns Hopkins Hospital and University. The city has large historic districts and a walkable urban fabric in areas like Fell’s Point and Federal Hill. Population has declined slightly in recent years, and a major infrastructure project to replace the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge is underway with an estimated completion in the fall of 2028.

Because Rosemont serves only through eighth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. The district brief turned up no recent changes of lasting parent impact that could be confirmed through public sources. This school fits a family looking for a neighborhood PK–8 option within Baltimore City Public Schools, but the consistently low state test results and the absence of several key data points are significant considerations. A parent should visit, speak with staff about instructional interventions, and ask about the school’s plans to improve academic outcomes before making a decision.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 336%

School 36% · district not reported

▼ 1 pts below state median · ▲ 19 pts above county median

Grade 40%

School 0% · district not reported

▼ 28 pts below state median · ▼ 10 pts below county median

Grade 50%

School 0% · district not reported

▼ 21 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

Grade 60%

School 0% · district not reported

▼ 13 pts below state median · ▼ 3 pts below county median

Grade 70%

School 0% · district not reported

▼ 12 pts below state median · ▼ 5 pts below county median

Grade 89%

School 9% · district not reported

▲ 3 pts above state median · ▲ 5 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 328%

School 28% · district not reported

▼ 19 pts below state median · ▲ 3 pts above county median

Grade 415%

School 15% · district not reported

▼ 30 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

Grade 54%

School 4% · district not reported

▼ 36 pts below state median · ▼ 13 pts below county median

Grade 631%

School 31% · district not reported

▼ 14 pts below state median · ▲ 7 pts above county median

Grade 731%

School 31% · district not reported

▼ 17 pts below state median · even with county median

Grade 820%

School 20% · district not reported

▼ 24 pts below state median · ▼ 5 pts below county median

Science

Grade 54%

School 4% · district not reported

▼ 15 pts below state median · even with county median

Grade 87%

School 7% · district not reported

▼ 20 pts below state median · even with county median

Social studies

Grade 811%

School 11% · District 17% · ▼ 7 pts below district

▼ 20 pts below state median · ▼ 2 pts below county median

This schoolBaltimore City Public Schools, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.