Serving 739 students in grades 6-8, Southwest 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest Academy's student population of 739 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southwest 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 Southwest Academy is 0.61, 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
#1187 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
17%
7%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
58%
33%
White
6%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Academy's ranking?
Southwest Academy is ranked #1187 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Southwest Academy?
739 students attend Southwest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Southwest Academy students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Academy?
Southwest Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Academy offer ?
Southwest Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Academy part of?
Southwest Academy is part of Baltimore County School District.
School Reviews
5 9/14/2020
Best school ever!!! I have enjoyed all the awesome school programs here and the students are mostly black while I am Spanish so yeah. I really enjoyed reading this review of Southwest academy.
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