Serving 363 students in grades 6-12, Baltimore Freedom Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
99%
33%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)50-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baltimore Freedom Academy?
The graduation rate of Baltimore Freedom Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85%.
How many students attend Baltimore Freedom Academy?
363 students attend Baltimore Freedom Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Baltimore Freedom Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baltimore Freedom Academy?
Baltimore Freedom Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baltimore Freedom Academy offer ?
Baltimore Freedom Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Baltimore Freedom Academy part of?
Baltimore Freedom Academy is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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