Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Furman Templeton Preparatory 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher 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 69% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy serves the southwest part of its school district in Baltimore, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance area located half a mile away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
433 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar

School Rankings

Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1050 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
27%
20-24%
45%
6-9%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
24%
Black
97%
32%
White
1%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.06
(22-23)
55.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy is ranked #1050 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Matthew A. Henson Elementary School, Robert W. Coleman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy?
433 students attend Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy 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 Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy?
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy offer ?
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy part of?
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy located?
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy is located in the Upton neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy serves the southwest part of its school district in Baltimore, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance area located half a mile away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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