Northwest Of Health Sciences vs. Southwest Academy
Should I attend Northwest Of Health Sciences or Southwest Academy? 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
Northwest Of Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Southwest Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 744 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Of Health Sciences 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 35% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 784 students in grades 6-8, Southwest 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 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
744 students
784 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#779 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#792 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
6%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
260
262
Grade 7 Students
235
249
Grade 8 Students
249
273
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
14%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
89%
64%
% White
2%
4%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
