Southwest Baltimore Charter School
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(443)984-3385
- Southwest Baltimore Charter School serves 413 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- 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 15:1 is equal to 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 62%.
Top Placements
Southwest Baltimore Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Southwest Baltimore Charter School's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 413 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Southwest Baltimore Charter School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Southwest Baltimore Charter School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank | #1223 out of 1,367 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 16% |
| Black | 89% | 34% |
| White | 9% | 38% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Baltimore City Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Baltimore Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 350 students
0.2 miles
1327 Washington Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410)396-5973 0.2 PK-5 350 - Baltimore George Washington Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 270 students
0.5 miles
800 Scott St
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410)396-1445 0.5 PK-5 270 - Baltimore James Mchenry Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 345 students
0.5 miles
31 S Schroeder St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410)396-1621 0.5 PK-8 345 - Baltimore Steuart Hill Academic Academy Grades: PK-5 | 296 students
0.5 miles
30 S Gilmor St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410)396-1387 0.5 PK-5 296 - Baltimore Samuel F. B. Morse Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 327 students
0.6 miles
424 S Pulaski St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410)396-1355 0.6 PK-5 327
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