Serving 201 students in grades 6-8, Banneker Blake Academy For Arts And Sciences 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
23%
Black
97%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
44%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MD state average).
How many students attend Banneker Blake Academy For Arts And Sciences?
201 students attend Banneker Blake Academy For Arts And Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Banneker Blake Academy For Arts And Sciences students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Banneker Blake Academy For Arts And Sciences?
Banneker Blake Academy For Arts And Sciences has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Banneker Blake Academy For Arts And Sciences offer ?
Banneker Blake Academy For Arts And Sciences offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Banneker Blake Academy For Arts And Sciences part of?
Banneker Blake Academy For Arts And Sciences is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.
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