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Diggs-Johnson Middle School

Public | 6-8

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4 stars

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Posted February 27, 2006

I read the review for Diggs-Johnson school from 2003. I have seen the negative side of the school. Some classrooms in more obscure areas are filthy and in disrepair. Posters cover years-old crud and mildew that are on the walls. I have a child who is a quiet child. He has been assaulted and harrassed frequently at the school. It felt like I was sending my child into a war zone. He was very withdrawn and depressed. The point is, I had to intervene and put the staff to the test in order to assure the safety of my child. Some of the staff are very caring, but some will not go that extra mile, even with the child's education. I have seen many children simply as seat fillers. The staff seem to be more concerned of the uniform policy than educating our youth.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2003

Hello I am a parent of a student at Diggs-Johnson Middle School and I am very pleased to have my child in this school. I have seen great improvements and leadership in my child. My child is participating in many of the activities the school has avalable and it is keeping her occupied and learning more every day. I am very happy with the teachers and staff they all are very helpful and encourage my child to do better for herself. I give the school and its staff an applause. Thank you for everything.
—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 83% in 2012.

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48%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
22%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
41%
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 76% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
10%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
43%
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 69% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
21%

2008

 
 
12%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
10%
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

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 82% 38%
White 16% 46%
Hispanic 1% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 85%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1300 Herkimer St
Baltimore, MD 21223
Phone: (410) 396-1572

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