Matthew A. Henson Elementary School

Baltimore, MD 21217

Phone: (410) 396-0776
District: Baltimore City Public Schools

5

GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 204 students

Matthew A. Henson Elementary School, a public school located in Baltimore, MD, serves grades PK-5 in the Baltimore City Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Matthew A. Henson Elementary School is a public school located in Baltimore, MD. 204 students attend Matthew A. Henson Elementary School.

School Ratings

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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 6/10 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.

Posted: June 5, 2015

My child has attended this school for 2 years. She has excelled in reading, being moved to a higher class to continue to challenge her. Also, she has improved in math and anytime there was an issue with my child I was notified by the principal. The school is always open if I need to visit to check on my child and the staff all seem competent and polite. So far I am satisfied with the performance of this school. They do have a PTA who along with the principal is always willing to help the families of students in any way they can. They also offer assistance with getting your child to and from school if you are too sick to take them yourself! They offer awards, certificates, and other incentives to encourage the students to work hard.

Posted: June 5, 2015

I think some are more effective than others, but I don't have any complaints. I can see improvement in my child.

Posted: June 5, 2015

I thinks it's good, my child gets homework everyday except Friday. It gives her a chance to review what she has learned in school but isn't so much that she feels overwhelmed.

Posted: June 5, 2015

My child always comes home telling me about what she learned in school that day and it seems to me that she is learning to be honest, work hard, treat other students with respect, and to take pride in herself and her school.

Posted: January 22, 2013

My child was learning a lot in her class until I found out that she is being harassed by other kids and nothing has been done. This was not acceptable to me so I took my child out of that school.

Posted: May 4, 2011

i am appalled at the quality of the school as a while . There is very poor communication, preparation, and education.

Posted: September 21, 2010

Needs more parent involment, that's all. If parents would concider being more involved and show that they care, the children would improve. The teachers are there, they just need to know you and how your child best learn.

Posted: February 26, 2008

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