Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wolfe Street 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Wolfe Street Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Wolfe Street Academy's student population of 239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
Wolfe Street 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 Wolfe Street Academy is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
85%
22%
Black
11%
33%
White
1%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Wolfe Street Academy is ranked #1111 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Wolfe Street Academy often compared to?
Wolfe Street Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Hampstead Hill Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Wolfe Street Academy?
239 students attend Wolfe Street Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Wolfe Street Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolfe Street Academy?
Wolfe Street Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wolfe Street Academy offer ?
Wolfe Street Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wolfe Street Academy part of?
Wolfe Street Academy is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Wolfe Street Academy located?
Wolfe Street Academy is located in the Upper Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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