National Foundation

540 N Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤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)
Total Students
810 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#1255 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of National Foundation, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of National Foundation and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of National Foundation and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of National Foundation and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in National Foundation and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
43%
21%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in National Foundation and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
55%
33%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in National Foundation and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
2%
34%
This chart display the percentage of White students in National Foundation and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.52
This chart display the diversity score of National Foundation and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of National Foundation and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in National Foundation and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in National Foundation and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 810 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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