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Southwest Baltimore Charter School

1300 Herkimer Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
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Bottom 50%
Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Southwest Baltimore Charter School 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 3% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • 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

Southwest Baltimore Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Southwest Baltimore Charter School's student population of 396 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 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
Southwest Baltimore Charter School 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 Southwest Baltimore Charter School is 0.35, 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)
#1313 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southwest Baltimore Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwest Baltimore Charter School 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.
16%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwest Baltimore Charter School 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.
6-9%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southwest Baltimore Charter School 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
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southwest Baltimore Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Southwest Baltimore Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southwest Baltimore Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
80%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southwest Baltimore Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southwest Baltimore Charter School 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
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southwest Baltimore Charter School 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 Southwest Baltimore Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwest Baltimore Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwest Baltimore Charter School 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)
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwest Baltimore Charter School 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 Southwest Baltimore Charter School's ranking?
Southwest Baltimore Charter School is ranked #1313 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Southwest Baltimore Charter School often compared to?
Southwest Baltimore Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Southwest Baltimore Charter School?
396 students attend Southwest Baltimore Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Southwest Baltimore Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Baltimore Charter School?
Southwest Baltimore Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Baltimore Charter School offer ?
Southwest Baltimore Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Baltimore Charter School part of?
Southwest Baltimore Charter School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwest Baltimore Charter School located?
Southwest Baltimore Charter School is located in the Pigtown neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 2 other public schools located in Pigtown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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