Serving 49 students in grades 6-12, Joseph C. Briscoe Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy's student population of 49 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph C. Briscoe Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#686 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
90%
33%
White
6%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph C. Briscoe Academy's ranking?
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy is ranked #686 out of 1,343 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 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 20% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joseph C. Briscoe Academy?
The graduation rate of Joseph C. Briscoe Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Joseph C. Briscoe Academy?
49 students attend Joseph C. Briscoe Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Joseph C. Briscoe Academy students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 3:1, 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 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph C. Briscoe Academy part of?
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy is part of Baltimore City Public Schools 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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