Midtown Academy

Summary:

Midtown Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 193 students in grades K-8 in Baltimore, Maryland, which is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district. Despite the district's low ranking, Midtown Academy consistently outperforms both the district and the state of Maryland in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA).

Midtown Academy's overall Mathematics proficiency rate is 12.8%, compared to 10.2% for the district and 24.1% for the state. In ELA, the school's proficiency rate is 48.8%, significantly higher than the district's 27.7% and slightly above the state's 48.4%. The school's performance is especially strong in 6th and 8th grade ELA, with proficiency rates of 75% and 65%, respectively. Midtown Academy's academic performance is generally stronger than nearby schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools district, such as Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, Dallas F. Nicholas Senior Elementary, and Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students (61.14%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of students from low-income households, Midtown Academy's academic performance, particularly in ELA, is notably stronger than the district and state averages. This suggests that the school is effectively supporting its students from disadvantaged backgrounds and providing a quality education. With its consistent academic success, Midtown Academy stands out as a high-performing public charter school within the Baltimore City Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1398 W Mount Royal Avenue
       Baltimore, MD  21217


(410) 225-3257

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
423rd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,966 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  181

Racial breakdown:

African American:
85.1%
White:
8.3%
Hispanic:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.1% Help


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Compare Details Midtown Academy ranks better than 50.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 13th among 101 ranked elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.52. (See more...)
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Compare Details Midtown Academy ranks better than 64.6% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.05. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (85.1%), White (8.3%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midtown Academy is 13.9, which is the 44th best among 101 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midtown Academy is $19,966. 86 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Midtown Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Midtown Academy 116th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Midtown Academy in the ranking list.)

Baltimore City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore City Public Schools 24th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Midtown Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Midtown Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.03 376th 803 53.2%
2005 43.46 499th 805 38.0%
2006 41.33 517th 804 35.7%
2007 36.12 568th 818 30.6%
2008 62.53 352nd 838 58.0%
2009 60.49 383rd 850 54.9%
2010 71.65 248th 855 71.0%
2011 63.01 346th 853 59.4%
2012 64.50 335th 857 60.9%
2013 78.26 145th 847 82.9%
2014 59.83 400th 867 53.9%
2015 61.31 312th 859 63.7%
2016 26.66 597th 845 29.3%
2017 54.36 356th 847 58.0%
2018 54.90 348th 857 59.4%
2019 40.90 463rd 853 45.7%
2021 31.71 459th 802 42.8%
2022 47.70 418th 862 51.5%
2023 40.54 455th 855 46.8%
2024 44.52 423rd 859 50.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Midtown Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.56 276th 546 49.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Midtown Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.12 576th 796 27.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Midtown Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.02 379th 788 51.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Midtown Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.44 353rd 504 30.0%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Midtown Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Midtown Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.24 152nd 252 39.7%
2005 60.50 105th 255 58.8%
2006 45.28 142nd 254 44.1%
2007 59.82 102nd 264 61.4%
2008 49.83 168th 283 40.6%
2009 56.52 162nd 301 46.2%
2010 69.19 115th 324 64.5%
2011 54.45 153rd 309 50.5%
2012 66.42 118th 314 62.4%
2013 72.61 90th 316 71.5%
2014 66.41 131st 339 61.4%
2015 51.12 137th 315 56.5%
2016 45.30 164th 314 47.8%
2017 67.16 95th 317 70.0%
2018 32.67 216th 328 34.1%
2019 49.38 146th 316 53.8%
2021 19.60 246th 303 18.8%
2022 56.73 134th 333 59.8%
2023 42.74 156th 322 51.6%
2024 55.05 116th 328 64.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Midtown Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.21 243rd 303 19.8%
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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.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, August 11, 2014

Open Quote The teachers are extremely hands on with all of their students. The school has created a great environment for learning. We are pleased with our daughters progress. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Midtown Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 7 71 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1999 13 84 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 100
2000 18 96 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 117
2001 24 104 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2002 40 135 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 183
2003 40 135 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 183
2004 40 131 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 181
2005 45 127 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 185
2006 45 127 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2007 31 143 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2008 29 142 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2009 33 136 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2010 29 141 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 182
2011 32 137 5 4 1 0 1 0 180
2012 29 136 6 6 1 0 1 0 179
2013 29 135 7 8 1 0 0 0 180
2014 32 131 8 8 0 0 1 0 180
2015 27 143 7 6 0 0 1 0 184
2016 28 150 5 13 0 0 2 0 198
2017 25 150 5 14 0 0 4 0 198
2018 23 153 4 12 0 0 5 0 197
2019 19 157 5 10 0 0 6 0 197
2020 16 166 2 8 1 0 5 0 198
2021 12 170 1 9 1 0 5 0 198
2022 13 171 1 8 1 0 4 0 198
2023 13 168 1 7 1 0 3 0 193
2024 15 154 1 7 2 0 2 0 181

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 Midtown Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 79 4.0 19.8 60.8
1999 100 4.0 25.0 71
2000 117 6.0 19.5 51.3
2001 130 0.0 0.0 53.8
2002 183 10.5 17.4 39.9
2003 183 10.5 17.4 39.9
2004 181 12.0 15.1 35.9
2005 185 10.0 18.5 36.8
2006 184 12.0 15.3 31.5
2007 183 11.0 16.6 41
2008 182 11.0 16.5 46.2
2009 180 11.0 16.4 40
2010 182 12.0 15.1 56
2011 180 13.0 13.8 60.6
2012 179 13.0 13.7 57.5
2013 180 12.0 15.0 62.2
2014 180 12.0 15.0 60
2015 184 12.0 15.3 65.8
2016 198 12.0 16.5 49
2017 198 11.0 18.0 100
2018 197 11.5 17.1 100
2019 197 13.0 15.1 100
2020 198 13.0 15.2 39.9
2021 198 13.0 15.2 60.6
2022 198 13.0 15.2 61.1
2023 193 12.0 16.0 61.1
2024 181 13.0 13.9 64.1

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 Midtown Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 79 4.0 19.8 60.8
1999 100 4.0 25.0 71
2000 117 6.0 19.5 51.3
2001 130 0.0 0.0 53.8
2002 183 10.5 17.4 39.9
2003 183 10.5 17.4 39.9
2004 181 12.0 15.1 35.9
2005 185 10.0 18.5 36.8
2006 184 12.0 15.3 31.5
2007 183 11.0 16.6 41
2008 182 11.0 16.5 46.2
2009 180 11.0 16.4 40
2010 182 12.0 15.1 56
2011 180 13.0 13.8 60.6
2012 179 13.0 13.7 57.5
2013 180 12.0 15.0 62.2
2014 180 12.0 15.0 60
2015 184 12.0 15.3 65.8
2016 198 12.0 16.5 49
2017 198 11.0 18.0 100
2018 197 11.5 17.1 100
2019 197 13.0 15.1 100
2020 198 13.0 15.2 39.9
2021 198 13.0 15.2 60.6
2022 198 13.0 15.2 61.1
2023 193 12.0 16.0 61.1
2024 181 13.0 13.9 64.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Midtown Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,272 (9.1%) $12,756 (90.9%) $14,029
2020 $1,193 (8.0%) $13,813 (92.0%) $15,006
2021 $1,945 (12.0%) $14,321 (88.0%) $16,266
2022 $4,770 (25.3%) $14,057 (74.7%) $18,827
2023 $395 (2.0%) $19,571 (98.0%) $19,966

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Midtown Academy

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 463rd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 455th of 855 Elementary schools
 1.1%
Ranks 146th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 156th of 322 Middle schools
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students197193
 2%
African American157168
 7%
American Indian01
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic107
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White1913
 31.6%
Two or More Races63
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%61.1%
 38.9%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 181 students attended Midtown Academy.

Students at Midtown Academy are 85% African American, 8% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Midtown Academy ranks 423rd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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