Baltimore International Academy West

Summary:

Baltimore International Academy West is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 198 students in grades K-8 in Baltimore, Maryland, which is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, ranked 24th out of 25 districts in the state with a 0-star rating.

The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (92.93%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 89.37% to 97.9% African American. However, its academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 5.9% of students were proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to 10.2% for the district and 24.1% for the state. The school ranks 804th out of 859 Maryland elementary schools, placing it in the bottom 7% of schools in the state.

Despite the school's higher spending per student, ranging from $14,385 to $16,096, its academic performance remains poor. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be enough to improve student outcomes, and other factors, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school leadership, may play a more significant role. While the nearby schools, such as Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle and North Bend Elementary/Middle, also struggle with low academic performance and high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, they perform slightly better than Baltimore International Academy West, indicating that there may be opportunities to learn from their practices and strategies.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 4300 Sidehill Road
       Baltimore, MD  21214


(443) 278-9417

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
804th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,050 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  198

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.9%
Hispanic:
3.0%
White:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Baltimore International Academy West ranks worse than 93.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 69th 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 11.22. (See more...)
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Compare Details Baltimore International Academy West is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.9. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (92.9%), Hispanic (3%), White (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baltimore International Academy West is 16.5. 76 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Baltimore International Academy West employs 12 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baltimore International Academy West is $24,050, which is the 34th highest among 101 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Baltimore International Academy West was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Baltimore International Academy West

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.22 804th 859 6.4%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Baltimore International Academy West

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 9.90 329th 333 1.2%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Baltimore International Academy West

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 0 67 0 1 0 0 1 0 69
2021 2 143 0 4 0 0 1 0 150
2022 2 200 0 4 0 0 1 0 207
2023 4 184 0 6 1 0 3 0 198

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 Baltimore International Academy West

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 69 4.0 17.2 44.9
2021 150 8.5 17.6 70
2022 207 10.0 20.7 69.6
2023 198 12.0 16.5 72.2

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 Baltimore International Academy West

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 69 4.0 17.2 44.9
2021 150 8.5 17.6 70
2022 207 10.0 20.7 69.6
2023 198 12.0 16.5 72.2

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 Baltimore International Academy West

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,045 (6.5%) $15,051 (93.5%) $16,096
2021 $1,507 (10.5%) $12,878 (89.5%) $14,385
2022 $4,363 (23.8%) $13,979 (76.2%) $18,342
2023 $1,304 (5.4%) $22,746 (94.6%) $24,050

Data source: Maryland Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about Baltimore International Academy West

In the 2022-23 school year, 198 students attended Baltimore International Academy West.

Students at Baltimore International Academy West are 93% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

Baltimore International Academy West ranks in the bottom 6.4% of Maryland elementary schools.


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