Green Street Academy vs. Independence School Local I
Should I attend Green Street Academy or Independence School Local I? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Green Street Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Independence School Local I ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 865 students in grades 6-12, Green Street 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 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 151 students in grades 9-12, Independence School Local I ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
865 students
151 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1073 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#686 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
≤20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
≤20%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
119
-
Grade 7 Students
134
-
Grade 8 Students
129
-
Grade 9 Students
170
62
Grade 10 Students
101
37
Grade 11 Students
93
33
Grade 12 Students
119
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
96%
86%
% White
2%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
16%
