D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Berkshire Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 7431 Poplar Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 25th percentile in Maryland
Growth
D
Students gain 0.75 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 14th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maryland schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
495
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%25/1002.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%14/100Students gain 0.75 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.78 in 2009–19; 12th percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 73% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maryland schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +7 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maryland. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency20% (−24 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency23% (−14 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maryland state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White22%22%reading -37 pts, math -35 pts3rd percentile (list)
Black25%15%reading -5 pts, math -8 pts28th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%25%reading -13 pts, math +0 pts25th percentile (list)
Low-income17%22%reading -9 pts, math +0 pts23rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7431 Poplar Ave
City Baltimore
ZIP Code 21224
District 2400120
NCES School ID 240012000349
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 21224

Understanding the community around Berkshire Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $86,443
Per Capita Income $51,164
Poverty Rate 12.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.8%
High School or Higher 85.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $260,200
Median Rent $1,740
Owner-Occupied 61.2%
Renter-Occupied 38.8%
View full data for ZIP 21224 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Berkshire Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 42.4%
White 31.7%
Black 15.8%
Two or More Races 7.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian 1.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 495
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Berkshire Elementary?
Berkshire Elementary has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Berkshire Elementary?
Berkshire Elementary has 495 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Berkshire Elementary serve?
Berkshire Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Berkshire Elementary receive per student?
Berkshire Elementary receives $18,242 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Berkshire Elementary in 21224 ▼
Avg Home Value
$240,962
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,214
1-Year Change
+1.0%
% Renters
38.8%

Other Schools in 21224

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026