Serving 403 students in grades 6-12, The Seed School Of Maryland 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 ≤5% (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.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Seed School Of Maryland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
The Seed School Of Maryland's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Seed School Of Maryland 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 The Seed School Of Maryland is 0.06, 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
#1175 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
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
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
97%
33%
White
n/a
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Seed School Of Maryland's ranking?
The Seed School Of Maryland is ranked #1175 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are The Seed School Of Maryland often compared to?
The Seed School Of Marylandis often viewed alongside schools like Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% 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).
What is the graduation rate of The Seed School Of Maryland?
The graduation rate of The Seed School Of Maryland is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend The Seed School Of Maryland?
403 students attend The Seed School Of Maryland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of The Seed School Of Maryland students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Seed School Of Maryland?
The Seed School Of Maryland has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Seed School Of Maryland offer ?
The Seed School Of Maryland offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Seed School Of Maryland part of?
The Seed School Of Maryland is part of SEED School Of Maryland School District.
In what neighborhood is The Seed School Of Maryland located?
The Seed School Of Maryland is located in the Carroll South neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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