Serving 810 students in grades 6-12, National Foundation 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 810 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
National Foundation's student population of 810 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
810 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
National Foundation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of National Foundation is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1255 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
43%
21%
Black
55%
33%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Foundation's ranking?
National Foundation is ranked #1255 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are National Foundation often compared to?
National Foundationis often viewed alongside schools like Leith Walk Elementary/middle, Hamilton Elementary/middle by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of National Foundation?
The graduation rate of National Foundation is 65-69%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend National Foundation?
810 students attend National Foundation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of National Foundation students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of National Foundation?
National Foundation has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does National Foundation offer ?
National Foundation offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is National Foundation part of?
National Foundation is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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