James McHenry Elementary School
Baltimore, MD 21223
Phone: (410) 396-1621
District: Baltimore City Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7, • 607 students
James McHenry Elementary School, a public school located in Baltimore, MD, serves grades PK-8 in the Baltimore City Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
James McHenry Elementary School is a public school located in Baltimore, MD. 607 students attend James McHenry Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 5/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - Middle Level data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
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My children are in the Ingenuity Program at the school. The teachers are very responsive. I love the student-led conferences. The children are exposed to a higher level of extracurricular activities compared to those in the County. They have the resources to advance a child academically. The students are exposed to the Center for Talented Youths in collaboration with Johns Hopkins.
I am not sure why the negative comments on the school.
My son is exposed to advanced learning in school.
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Posted: March 9, 2018
Good School! I love it!!!!!!! I love the Kids
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Posted: November 28, 2014
I go to this school I am in the 8th I have got bullied when I was in the Fourth grade an I got tierd tearchers was not believing me they didnt even care I told the ms yador she didnt I even believe me so we fought but 2014 this year is better than any othe we had one princable name ms dixion she really didnt care she let us do anything it dont be no fight the best grade here is 7th an 8th we dont fight we dont.fuss any other grades well I dont.know.......but jmh its an okay school th
Posted: November 23, 2014
I have visited this school on several occasions, I think if more parents would get more involved with monitoring how their children act in school it would be so helpful to the teachers.
Posted: August 25, 2014
I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone! It's always fights, the kids never have homework and they just pass everyone to the next grade, even if they were in the hallway everyday. So glad my daughter is in a better school now & learning :)
Posted: June 12, 2014
This school is very bad please parents if you love your children and want them to have a future dont send them to james mchenry my daughter went there for four months it was the worst mistake i have ever made
Posted: June 7, 2014
This school is terrible. I have visited this school a number of times and I have observed students running the halls, screaming, teachers being cursed out and absolutely no discipline. My child did not have a science teacher for months. No teacher wants to stay and be abused. The teachers can't do their jobs because some students are so disruptive and there is no accountability. They fight and are back in class. My child is leaving this school this year. Two parents came to school this past year to beat up students.
Posted: August 12, 2013
My child has attended this school for since kindergarten. She's now going to the sixth grade. Its close to home and very conveint as far the commute. The staff aren't attentive to the children's needs or academic growth. My child has been on honor roll all quarters every grade and does well on tests and her behavior is excellent. Last year she suffered with bullying,the way the administrators handled the problem was unprofessional and not only showed no concern for my child safety but they also showed no interest in solving the problem The lack of parent involvement , fundraisers, trips and academic curriculum I wouldn't refer anyone to this school.
Posted: May 24, 2012
My 2 children were going to this school for about 3 years. I took them out of this school because I did not feel like any of my concerns were being addressed. The staff has no control over the children. Any issues I had seemed to be no big deal. Finally straw I had to go to the school board. I still currently have family in this school and occasionally pick them up students are so rowdy and rude and in my opinion the school seems even worse since middle is combined with it. I think they need security and some kind of futher displinary action toward unruley children the staff acts as if thier hands are tied and they cant say or do anything about fighting and disturbing behavior. what happen to suspensions and detention? Its so sad to see this school go downhill like that. Im so glad my children no longer go to this school.
Posted: March 12, 2012
AWFUL SCHOOL. Every day I hear about how mean the teachers are and which teachers or substitutes cursed or yelled at the kids that day. It is unbelievable! Since being at this school jhey have done poorly and after years in which they excelled in most of their clases before transferring to James McHenry. I hope it is possible for them to go to another school in this area.
Posted: July 12, 2009
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Elkridge | MD | 8 mi | |
| 2 | The Greens at Locust Chapel | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Ellicott City | MD | 8 mi | |
| 3 | Eaton Square | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rosedale | MD | 10.5 mi | |
| 4 | Lake Village Town Homes | Apartment Complex | Severn | MD | 11.6 mi | |
| 5 | The Provinces | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severn | MD | 11.9 mi | |
| 6 | Midway Common | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Meade | MD | 13.6 mi | |
| 7 | Shelter Cove Luxury Apartments | Apartment Complex | Odenton | MD | 14.5 mi | |
| 8 | Cape Arthur | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severna Park | MD | 14.8 mi | |
| 9 | Carrollton Manor | Area of Town | Severna Park | MD | 14.9 mi | |
| 10 | Westridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severna Park | MD | 15.2 mi | |
| 11 | Harvest Run | Condominium/Townhouse | Odenton | MD | 16.4 mi | |
| 12 | Piney Orchard at Pinedale Courts | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Odenton | MD | 16.7 mi | |
| 13 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 17 mi | |
| 14 | Canterbury Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arnold | MD | 17.8 mi | |
| 15 | Crofton | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Crofton | MD | 19.8 mi | |
| 16 | Laurel Woods | Condominium/Townhouse | Abingdon | MD | 21.5 mi | |
| 17 | Phythian Apartments | Apartment Complex | United States Naval Academy | MD | 22 mi | |
| 18 | The Point at Annapolis | Apartment Complex | Annapolis | MD | 22 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | Baltimore | MD | 0.9 mi | |
| 2 | Severn | Severn | MD | 11.7 mi | |
| 3 | Anne Arundel County | Pasadena | MD | 12.5 mi | |
| 4 | Severna Park | Severna Park | MD | 15.2 mi | |
| 5 | Hammond Hills | Laurel | MD | 16.8 mi | |
| 6 | Laurel | Laurel | MD | 17.2 mi | |
| 7 | Cape St Claire | Cape St Claire | MD | 20 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 6.8 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 14.5 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 22.3 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 22.5 mi. |
| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 29.7 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 31.6 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 34.2 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 34.5 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 35.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 35.6 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 35.9 mi. |
| Pentagon | 36.6 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 36.8 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 37.1 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 37.3 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 40.8 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 42.3 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 43.7 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 48.4 mi. |
