Independence School Local I (Closed 2023)

1300 W 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 151 students in grades 9-12, Independence School Local I 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
#961 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Independence School Local I, 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 Independence School Local I 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 Independence School Local I 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.
≤20%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Independence School Local I 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
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Independence School Local I 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%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Independence School Local I and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Independence School Local I and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
86%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Independence School Local I and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Independence School Local I 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
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Independence School Local I and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Independence School Local I.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Independence School Local I and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-79%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Independence School Local I 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
71%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Independence School Local I 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)
16%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Independence School Local I 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Independence School Local I's ranking?
Independence School Local I is ranked #961 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?
≤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 Independence School Local I?
The graduation rate of Independence School Local I is 60-79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Independence School Local I?
151 students attend Independence School Local I.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Independence School Local I students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence School Local I?
Independence School Local I has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Independence School Local I offer ?
Independence School Local I offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Independence School Local I part of?
Independence School Local I is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Independence School Local I located?
Independence School Local I is located in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 2 other public schools located in Hampden.

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