Serving 698 students in grades 9-12, Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove's student population of 698 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove 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 Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove is 0.67, 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
#999 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
41%
21%
Black
36%
33%
White
20%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove's ranking?
Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove is ranked #999 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove often compared to?
Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Coveis often viewed alongside schools like Bluford Drew Jemison Stem West, Carver Vocational-technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove?
The graduation rate of Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove is 40-44%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove?
698 students attend Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove?
Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove offer ?
Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove part of?
Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove located?
Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove is located in the Curtis Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Curtis Bay.
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