Serving 397 students in grades 6-12, The Seed School Of Maryland 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Seed School Of Maryland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
The Seed School Of Maryland's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Seed School Of Maryland 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 The Seed School Of Maryland is 0.06, 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
#1045 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Black
97%
33%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
5%
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 The Seed School Of Maryland's ranking?
The Seed School Of Maryland is ranked #1045 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are The Seed School Of Maryland often compared to?
The Seed School Of Marylandis often viewed alongside schools like Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Seed School Of Maryland?
The graduation rate of The Seed School Of Maryland is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend The Seed School Of Maryland?
397 students attend The Seed School Of Maryland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of The Seed School Of Maryland students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Seed School Of Maryland?
The Seed School Of Maryland has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Seed School Of Maryland offer ?
The Seed School Of Maryland offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Seed School Of Maryland part of?
The Seed School Of Maryland is part of SEED School Of Maryland School District.
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