Woodhome Elementary/middle, Baltimore MD

Original Research by School Decision on Woodhome Elementary/middle

Woodhome Elementary/Middle is a regular public school in northeast Baltimore that serves children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system. The student body is diverse and predominantly Black, with a sizable Hispanic population and small shares of white and multiracial students; the remaining racial groups together make up a very small portion of enrollment. A substantial majority of students come from low-income households, as measured by eligibility for free or reduced-price meals. These characteristics describe the peer environment families will find here, and they represent the community the school serves.

Academically, state test results from the most recent year available show that performance across subjects is low overall, though the pattern varies by grade and subject. In mathematics, the share of students meeting the state’s proficiency standard is very small, with most tested grade levels showing results below one in seven students proficient; fourth grade had no students reach the bar. English language arts performance is somewhat stronger, particularly in grades five through seven, where around two in five students scored proficient or above. That said, eighth grade ELA drops to about one in five, and the earliest tested grade, third grade, is just under one in five. Science proficiency is low, and eighth-grade social studies results are very low. Despite these numbers, Woodhome’s overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint compared with the districts in Baltimore city, meaning it sits slightly above the average for its own district. The school ends at eighth grade, so there is no graduation rate to report.

Families should note that data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, course offerings, and special education or English learner services were not available in the information reviewed. A parent considering Woodhome may want to speak directly with the school about academic supports, intervention programs, and the learning environment for students who need extra help.

The school is located in a residential area of Baltimore, a city with a mix of historic rowhouse neighborhoods, a walkable urban fabric in places like Fell’s Point and Federal Hill, and a service-oriented economy anchored by Johns Hopkins Hospital and University as top employers. The Inner Harbor and major sports venues provide civic anchors. Housing values in the school’s ZIP code are moderate by national standards, and rents have been rising in recent years. The city has experienced a slight population decline since the last census, and a large infrastructure project is underway to replace the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. For families moving to the area, the broader Baltimore housing market offers a range of older homes in established neighborhoods, but affordability relative to income appears manageable.

Woodhome provides a single-building pathway from pre-K through middle grades, which can offer continuity for children who stay in the same school for many years. That structure may appeal to families who value a stable, neighborhood-based experience. The very low proficiency rates, especially in math, are a clear concern, and a parent would be wise to explore what the school does to address fundamental skill gaps and how it supports students who are below grade level. Without more information on enrichment or advanced coursework, the academic picture is one of a school where the majority of students are not yet meeting state standards.

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Academic performance

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

Math

Grade 314%

School 14% · district not reported

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

Grade 40%

School 0% · district not reported

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

Grade 516%

School 16% · district not reported

▼ 5 pts below state median · ▲ 10 pts above county median

Grade 66%

School 6% · district not reported

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

Grade 711%

School 11% · district not reported

▼ 1 pts below state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

Grade 82%

School 2% · district not reported

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

English language arts

Grade 320%

School 20% · district not reported

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

Grade 429%

School 29% · district not reported

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

Grade 540%

School 40% · district not reported

even with state median · ▲ 22 pts above county median

Grade 639%

School 39% · district not reported

▼ 6 pts below state median · ▲ 15 pts above county median

Grade 821%

School 21% · district not reported

▼ 23 pts below state median · ▼ 4 pts below county median

Science

Grade 514%

School 14% · district not reported

▼ 5 pts below state median · ▲ 10 pts above county median

Grade 86%

School 6% · district not reported

▼ 20 pts below state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

Social studies

Grade 83%

School 3% · District 17% · ▼ 14 pts below district

▼ 27 pts below state median · ▼ 9 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.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 5Lower-income18%Higher-income24%6 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income21%Higher-income27%6 pp gap