Southwest Baltimore Charter School

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 1300 Herkimer Street
       Baltimore, MD  21223


(443) 984-3385

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
848th of 855 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,631 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.1%
White:
7.3%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.6% Help


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Compare Details Southwest Baltimore Charter School ranks worse than 99.2% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 89th among 94 ranked elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.68. (See more...)
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Compare Details Southwest Baltimore Charter School ranks worse than 77.3% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (80.1%), White (7.3%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest Baltimore Charter School is 13.6, which is the 33rd best among 94 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest Baltimore Charter School is $20,631, which is the 19th highest among 94 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Southwest Baltimore Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Baltimore Charter School 249th of 322 Maryland public middle schools. (See Southwest Baltimore Charter School in the ranking list.)

Baltimore City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore City Public Schools 24th of 24 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southwest Baltimore Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Southwest Baltimore Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 34.39 632nd 850 25.6%
2010 23.32 737th 855 13.8%
2011 9.52 801st 853 6.1%
2012 9.38 796th 857 7.1%
2013 11.30 794th 847 6.3%
2014 20.44 739th 867 14.8%
2015 16.77 735th 859 14.4%
2016 12.72 769th 845 9.0%
2017 10.87 785th 847 7.3%
2018 17.39 711th 857 17.0%
2019 8.99 808th 853 5.3%
2021 8.96 797th 802 0.6%
2022 10.30 825th 862 4.3%
2023 5.68 848th 855 0.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Southwest Baltimore Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.96 786th 796 1.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Southwest Baltimore Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.37 769th 788 2.4%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Southwest Baltimore Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Southwest Baltimore Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 9.92 290th 314 7.6%
2013 27.03 240th 316 24.1%
2014 24.65 256th 339 24.5%
2015 23.17 243rd 315 22.9%
2016 12.49 281st 314 10.5%
2017 14.33 281st 317 11.4%
2018 20.30 256th 328 22.0%
2019 20.73 243rd 316 23.1%
2021 10.45 282nd 303 6.9%
2022 25.20 251st 333 24.6%
2023 21.14 249th 322 22.7%
See the entire list of Maryland Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwest Baltimore Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.24 270th 273 1.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Southwest Baltimore Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.55 287th 303 5.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Southwest Baltimore Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.91 275th 288 4.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Southwest Baltimore Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.82 228th 259 12.0%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Southwest Baltimore Charter School Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Open Quote This school is one of the most amazing schools in Baltimore City. The staff are amazing and the administration are supportive and welcoming.

This is a place where kids thrive and grow trough the support and hard work of the entire SBCS team. Close Quote


by a citizen on FaceBook
Monday, July 18, 2016

Open Quote Southwest may not be outperforming other schools yet, but it has a deeply committed staff, a caring community, and engaged, happy students who are taught not just to perform on tests but to think for themselves, to be good people, and to make a difference in their communities. Learning is built around long term projects that make learning skills feel important and relevant to students' lives. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Open Quote The rankings don't do this charter school justice. Just recently, SBCS assumed a failing school, which helps to account for how it's doing. They've got a lot of work to do to help even out the playing field. The teachers and staff are excellent though, and I've been impressed by the amount of progress they've made in procuring grants and funds to improve the school, connecting themselves to other fantastic programs, and also impressed by the rigor of their expeditionary learning.

I've got two kids with very different needs - one is a hyperlexic learning sponge, who was doing fourth grade math and reading in first grade. The second is very much-so a typical student who gets frustrated easily. Both children, despite their very different needs, are being well taken care of.

The PTO is doing well. They're also hosting more and more afterschool activities, which my kids participate in.

I'm a happy parent. I love SBCS. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Southwest Baltimore Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 8 55 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2007 12 105 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2008 12 145 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2009 13 185 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2010 18 234 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2011 46 368 4 1 1 2 0 0 422
2012 46 364 2 4 1 2 1 0 420
2013 38 383 2 4 0 1 0 0 428
2014 43 371 3 5 0 1 2 0 425
2015 45 359 1 5 2 1 3 0 416
2016 43 354 1 5 2 0 2 0 407
2017 34 367 1 7 1 0 3 0 413
2018 34 346 2 10 1 0 5 0 398
2019 32 368 2 15 1 1 8 0 427
2020 29 363 3 22 4 0 11 0 432
2021 27 372 4 13 2 0 13 0 431
2022 30 339 5 19 3 2 20 0 418
2023 29 317 7 20 2 0 21 0 396

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southwest Baltimore Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 64 5.0 12.8 76.6
2007 120 10.0 12.0 63.3
2008 161 12.0 13.4 67.7
2009 201 15.0 13.4 69.7
2010 258 19.5 13.2 81
2011 422 30.0 14.0 84.8
2012 420 31.0 13.5 83.6
2013 428 30.0 14.2 83.9
2014 425 31.0 13.7 81.2
2015 416 30.0 13.8 84.1
2016 407 30.0 13.5 91.2
2017 413 27.0 15.2 100
2018 398 28.0 14.2 100
2019 427 29.5 14.4 100
2020 432 30.0 14.4 65.5
2021 431 30.0 14.3 82.8
2022 418 29.0 14.4 81.1
2023 396 29.0 13.6 80.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southwest Baltimore Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 64 5.0 12.8 76.6
2007 120 10.0 12.0 63.3
2008 161 12.0 13.4 67.7
2009 201 15.0 13.4 69.7
2010 258 19.5 13.2 81
2011 422 30.0 14.0 84.8
2012 420 31.0 13.5 83.6
2013 428 30.0 14.2 83.9
2014 425 31.0 13.7 81.2
2015 416 30.0 13.8 84.1
2016 407 30.0 13.5 91.2
2017 413 27.0 15.2 100
2018 398 28.0 14.2 100
2019 427 29.5 14.4 100
2020 432 30.0 14.4 65.5
2021 431 30.0 14.3 82.8
2022 418 29.0 14.4 81.1
2023 396 29.0 13.6 80.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwest Baltimore Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,339 (13.5%) $15,043 (86.5%) $17,382
2020 $2,226 (12.7%) $15,327 (87.3%) $17,552
2021 $3,123 (15.1%) $17,508 (84.9%) $20,631

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest Baltimore Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 808th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 848th of 855 Elementary schools
 4.5%
Ranks 243rd of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 249th of 322 Middle schools
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students427396
 7.3%
African American368317
 13.9%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic1520
 33.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3229
 9.4%
Two or More Races821
 162.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%80.6%
 19.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Baltimore Charter School

Southwest Baltimore Charter School ranks in the bottom 0.8% of Maryland elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 396 students attended Southwest Baltimore Charter School.

Students at Southwest Baltimore Charter School are 80% African American, 7% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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