Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Holabird 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 597 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Holabird Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holabird Academy is 0.56, 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.
Holabird Academy is ranked #1243 out of 1,347 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Holabird Academy?
597 students attend Holabird Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Holabird Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holabird Academy?
Holabird Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Holabird Academy offer ?
Holabird Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
Holabird Academy has now grown to 8th grade and continues to be excellent. Our faculty members are some of the best you'll find anywhere. We have the new playground and are currently building basketball courts for our middle school. Our test scores continue to demonstrate that our students are proficient or advanced. Please stop by for a visit!
- Posted by Administrator - Lkrey
57/31/2008
Amazing school with an amazing staff. Just wait until you meet the principal. She is young but tough and nice. I feel lucky that my kids can go here. All the students know when they will graduate from college. There used to be problems but everything is great now. You should send your kids here!
- Posted by Parent - mjgla
511/4/2007
Holabird Academy is a BCPSS school for college bound students in grade PreK-6. The adminstration is professional, caring, and deeply motivated. The school is in need of some improvements but the dedicated community and staff are actively pursuing new windows and there should be a new playground with in the next year. There is a Gifted and Talented program, Fine Arts Classes, Instrumental music, and 2 computer labs. Please make an appointment to visit a class or just come by to see the progress we have made.
- Posted by Teacher - amgla
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 597 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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