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Joseph C. Briscoe Academy

900 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 37 students in grades 7-12, Joseph C. Briscoe 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 ≤20% (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 2:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Joseph C. Briscoe Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy's student population of 37 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Joseph C. Briscoe 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 Joseph C. Briscoe Academy is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#961 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Joseph C. Briscoe Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
94%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Joseph C. Briscoe Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≤20%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joseph C. Briscoe Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph C. Briscoe Academy's ranking?
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy is ranked #961 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Joseph C. Briscoe Academy often compared to?
Joseph C. Briscoe Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Joseph C. Briscoe Academy?
The graduation rate of Joseph C. Briscoe Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Joseph C. Briscoe Academy?
37 students attend Joseph C. Briscoe Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Joseph C. Briscoe Academy students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph C. Briscoe Academy?
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joseph C. Briscoe Academy offer ?
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph C. Briscoe Academy part of?
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Joseph C. Briscoe Academy located?
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy is located in the Heritage Crossing neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Heritage Crossing.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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