Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Southwest Baltimore Charter School 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 3% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Baltimore Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southwest Baltimore Charter School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southwest Baltimore Charter School 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 Southwest Baltimore Charter School is 0.34, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1306 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
81%
33%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Baltimore Charter School's ranking?
Southwest Baltimore Charter School is ranked #1306 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Southwest Baltimore Charter School often compared to?
Southwest Baltimore Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Southwest Baltimore Charter School?
418 students attend Southwest Baltimore Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Southwest Baltimore Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Baltimore Charter School?
Southwest Baltimore Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Baltimore Charter School offer ?
Southwest Baltimore Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Baltimore Charter School part of?
Southwest Baltimore Charter School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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