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John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
701 Rappolla Street, Baltimore, MD 21224 · (410) 396-9125 · Part of Baltimore City Public Schools
Students
1,061
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
57%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 16 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 29 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 24.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency3%
State average 19.3%
Reading / language arts7%
State average 35.5%
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701 Rappolla Street, Baltimore
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K78
Kindergarten86
Grade 1100
Grade 2120
Grade 3123
Grade 4115
Grade 5108
Grade 6117
Grade 7106
Grade 8108
Enrollment over time
854’20
912’21
930’22
1,014’23
1,061’24
Up 24.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 90%White 6%Black 3%Two or more races <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.