Serving 257 students in grades 6-8, Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy Middle 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 was 31% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
257 students

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)31%
72%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)44%
82%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
23%
Black
100%
33%

White
n/a
32%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% MD state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MD state average).
How many students attend Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy Middle School?
257 students attend Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy Middle School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy Middle School?
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy Middle School offer ?
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy Middle School part of?
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy Middle School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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