Serving 363 students in grades 6-12, Baltimore Freedom 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baltimore Freedom Academy?
The graduation rate of Baltimore Freedom Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85%.
How many students attend Baltimore Freedom Academy?
363 students attend Baltimore Freedom Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Baltimore Freedom Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baltimore Freedom Academy?
Baltimore Freedom Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baltimore Freedom Academy offer ?
Baltimore Freedom Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Baltimore Freedom Academy part of?
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