Southwest Baltimore Charter School
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(443) 984-3385
Southwest Baltimore Charter School serves 398 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Southwest Baltimore Charter School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
Southwest Baltimore Charter School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 398 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Southwest Baltimore Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Southwest Baltimore Charter School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1267 out of 1359 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 11% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 10% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 17% |
| Black | 87% | 34% |
| White | 9% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Baltimore City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Southwest Baltimore Charter School is Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is James Mchenry Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Baltimore Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 356 students10
0.2 miles
1327 Washington Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-5973 0.2 PK-5 356 - Baltimore George Washington Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 259 students10
0.5 miles
800 Scott St
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1445 0.5 PK-5 259 - Baltimore James Mchenry Elementary School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 389 students10
0.5 miles
31 S Schroeder St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1621 0.5 PK-8 389 - Baltimore Steuart Hill Academic Academy Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 275 students10
0.5 miles
30 S Gilmor St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-1387 0.5 PK-5 275 - Baltimore Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy Vocational School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 407 students10
0.6 miles
100 N Calhoun St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(443) 984-2831 0.6 9-12 407
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