Serving 162 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwood Appold Community 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
23%
Black
100%
33%
White
n/a
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MD state average).
How many students attend Northwood Appold Community Academy?
162 students attend Northwood Appold Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Northwood Appold Community Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood Appold Community Academy?
Northwood Appold Community Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwood Appold Community Academy offer ?
Northwood Appold Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Northwood Appold Community Academy part of?
Northwood Appold Community Academy is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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