Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sandtown-winchester Achievement 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William Pinderhughes Elementary serves the west part of Baltimore, MD, covering an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families can typically reach the school in 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
410 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sandtown-winchester Achievement 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 Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy is 0.02, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1335 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
99%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)82.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy's ranking?
Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy is ranked #1335 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy?
410 students attend Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy?
Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy offer ?
Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy part of?
Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy located?
Sandtown-winchester Achievement Academy is located in the Sandtown Winchester neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Sandtown Winchester.
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