Serving 207 students in grades 6-8, Baltimore I.t. 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
100%
33%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
97%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average).
How many students attend Baltimore I.t. Academy?
207 students attend Baltimore I.t. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Baltimore I.t. Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baltimore I.t. Academy?
Baltimore I.t. Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baltimore I.t. Academy offer ?
Baltimore I.t. Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Baltimore I.t. Academy part of?
Baltimore I.t. Academy is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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