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Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 252 students

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5 stars


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Posted October 26, 2007

I truly think this school is excellent. The reason I say excellent because of the dedication of the teachers and the administration.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted July 7, 2007

This school has great teachers but a horrible principal. I would never in a million years send my child here.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 11, 2004

My daughter has attended Bentalou the past 3 years. She has had a positive learning experience and has progressively increased her interest in reading and learning. The principal here is the 'greatest' and there is overwhelming community support. The resource teachers, the custodial staff, the clerical staff, the Health Suite staff, you name any sector of the program they are running there and everyone is a welcoming addition, to the Bentalou Elementary School family. The academic achievement of the students here speak for the success in having community support and parent involvement. This school is not only a 'great choice,' it is a great choice in a warm and positive environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

My son attends this. His last year teacher was wonderful and very dedicated to her job. she went above and beyond to keep her students interested in learing. This school is growing, I only wish they offered more programs such as the Boy and Girl Scouts. Little programs that will help our young learn responsibility early.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
17%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 100% 38%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 6%
Hispanic N/A 10%
White N/A 46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 94%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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800 Poplar Grove St
Baltimore, MD 21216
Phone: (410) 396-0520

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