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Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School vs. Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215

Should you attend Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School or Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School
201 E 21st Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215
3223 E Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
192 students
414 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1299 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#1296 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
4%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
12%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215 by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
20
Kindergarten Students
36
37
Grade 1 Students
28
35
Grade 2 Students
24
38
Grade 3 Students
18
50
Grade 4 Students
28
43
Grade 5 Students
27
47
Grade 6 Students
-
46
Grade 7 Students
-
48
Grade 8 Students
-
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
77%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore City Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.39
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(14-15 School Year Data)
10%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dallas F. Nicholas Sr. Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highlandtown Elementary/middle #215, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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