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 21229

(443) 278-9417

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
804^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,050

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 207

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.4%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Baltimore International Academy West ranks worse than 93.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 69^th among 101 ranked elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.22. (See more...)

Compare Details Baltimore International Academy West is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.9. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (89.4%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baltimore International Academy West is 12.9, which is the 26^th best among 101 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Baltimore International Academy West employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baltimore International Academy West is $24,050, which is the 34^th 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 24^th 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	804^th	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	329^th	333	1.2%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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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	Total
2020	0	67	0	1	0	0	1	69
2021	2	143	0	4	0	0	1	150
2022	2	200	0	4	0	0	1	207
2023	4	184	0	6	1	0	3	198
2024	3	185	1	9	1	1	7	207

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
2024	207	16.0	12.9	71

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
2024	207	16.0	12.9	71

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 Baltimore International Academy West

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

Schools Near Baltimore International Academy West

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)							MCAP English Language Arts (2024)							MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Baltimore International Academy West	Public, Charter	K-8	4300 Sidehill Road	Baltimore	21229	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(443) 278-9417	207	16	12.9	71.0%	3 (1.4%)	185 (89.4%)	9 (4.3%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.4%)	11.2	804^th of 859 public elementary schools	6.4%					(n/a)	11.6						5.9	14.0	22.6		33.3		20.0	19.6				$24,050	$1,304	$22,746
Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	605 Dryden Drive	Baltimore	21229	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0534	296	20	15.1	77.7%	1 (0.3%)	282 (95.3%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	13.3	760^th of 859 public elementary schools	11.5%		6.6	841^st of 855 public elementary schools	1.6%	81	13.3	10.0		6.7		13.2	9.0	13.8		22.7	26.7	25.9	34.1	21.8			16.7	$23,144	$3,081	$20,064
Wildwood Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	621 Wildwood Parkway	Baltimore	21229	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0503	753	38	19.8	85.4%	10 (1.3%)	694 (92.2%)	37 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	6 (0.8%)	14.4	735^th of 859 public elementary schools	14.4%		7.6	833^rd of 855 public elementary schools	2.6%	98	15.2	20.5	6.8				7.9	8.8	30.1	16.4	27.0	22.8	10.8	19.5		5.6		$20,521	$1,471	$19,050
Mary E. Rodman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3510 W Mulberry Street	Baltimore	21229	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0508	424	27	15.7	88.7%	2 (0.5%)	400 (94.3%)	13 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	9.4	827^th of 859 public elementary schools	3.7%		8.5	824^th of 855 public elementary schools	3.6%	3	8.3	12.5					8.5	13.7	13.8	18.8				15.3				$22,666	$1,448	$21,218
Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	5025 Dickey Hill Road	Baltimore	21207	Baltimore County	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0610	215	18	11.9	79.5%	3 (1.4%)	191 (88.8%)	12 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	18	678^th of 859 public elementary schools	21.1%		21.9	635^th of 855 public elementary schools	25.7%	43	11.8	7.1	5.3	6.9		13.6	8.2	5.9	28.6	15.8	44.8	38.1	13.6	26.2				$23,313	$1,971	$21,342
Edgewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 Edgewood Street	Baltimore	21216	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0532	153	14	10.9	83.7%	1 (0.7%)	148 (96.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	26.6	567^th of 859 public elementary schools	34.0%		11.3	791^st of 855 public elementary schools	7.5%	224	37.5		10.0				14.8	50.0	16.7	20.0				27.8				$35,561	$3,647	$31,914
Beechfield Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	301 S Beechfield Avenue	Baltimore	21229	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0525	534	31	17.2	87.3%	13 (2.4%)	481 (90.1%)	31 (5.8%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	7	847^th of 859 public elementary schools	1.4%		5.4	850^th of 855 public elementary schools	0.6%	3	5.4							8.9		8.8	22.2	20.3	8.7	12.4				$22,475	$1,648	$20,827
KIPP Harmony Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2000 Edgewood Street	Baltimore	21216	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(410) 291-2583	1,390	94	14.7	81.8%	1 (0.1%)	1,344 (96.7%)	21 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (1.4%)	15.9	713^th of 859 public elementary schools	17.0%		14.4	742^nd of 855 public elementary schools	13.2%	29	24.2	17.1		5.8	9.9		13.1	28.1	19.1	6.4	26.3	26.8	11.6	20.0	80.0			$25,930	$1,814	$24,115
Belmont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1406 N Ellamont Street	Baltimore	21216	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0579	171	13	13.6	90.1%	0 (0.0%)	165 (96.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	8.5	836^th of 859 public elementary schools	2.7%					(n/a)	19.2	6.5					8.0	7.7	9.7					5.7				$29,236	$2,521	$26,715
North Bend Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	181 North Bend Road	Baltimore	21229	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0376	453	32	14.1	78.4%	9 (2.0%)	406 (89.6%)	28 (6.2%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	31.5	522^nd of 859 public elementary schools	39.2%		24.9	598^th of 855 public elementary schools	30.1%	76	48.3	11.4	7.3	10.6			15.7	33.9	45.5	22.5	35.6	27.9	19.5	31.3				$24,057	$2,128	$21,929

Frequently Asked Questions about Baltimore International Academy West

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Baltimore City Public Schools

Is Baltimore International Academy West a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Baltimore International Academy West?

Students at Baltimore International Academy West are 89% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% White.

How many students attend Baltimore International Academy West?

In the 2023-24 school year, 207 students attended Baltimore International Academy West.

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