D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Dogwood Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 7215 Dogwood Rd, Baltimore, MD 21244
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 24th percentile in Maryland
Growth
C
Students gain 0.99 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 36th 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

47
Repit Score
out of 100
450
Students
enrolled
16.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%24/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%36/100Students gain 0.99 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.79 in 2009–19; 44th percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 72% 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 +5 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 proficiency24% (−20 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−20 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
Black24%15%reading -6 pts, math -8 pts25th percentile (list)
Low-income22%17%reading -4 pts, math -5 pts25th 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 7215 Dogwood Rd
City Baltimore
ZIP Code 21244
District 2400120
NCES School ID 240012002945
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 21244

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,335
Per Capita Income $34,479
Poverty Rate 7.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.3%
High School or Higher 88.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $255,200
Median Rent $1,488
Owner-Occupied 47.4%
Renter-Occupied 52.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dogwood Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 76.4%
Hispanic/Latino 9.1%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More Races 3.1%
White 1.8%
American Indian 2.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 450
Teachers (FTE) 27.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dogwood Elementary?
Dogwood Elementary has a Repit School Score of 47 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 Dogwood Elementary?
Dogwood Elementary has 450 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1.
What grades does Dogwood Elementary serve?
Dogwood Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dogwood Elementary receive per student?
Dogwood Elementary receives $18,242 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dogwood Elementary in 21244 ▼
Avg Home Value
$329,183
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,528
1-Year Change
+3.8%
% Renters
52.6%

Other Schools in 21244

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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