Baltimore Rising Star Academy serves 119 students in grades 6-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 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).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤5%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
23%
Black
98%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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 79% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
How many students attend Baltimore Rising Star Academy?
119 students attend Baltimore Rising Star Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Baltimore Rising Star Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baltimore Rising Star Academy?
Baltimore Rising Star Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baltimore Rising Star Academy offer ?
Baltimore Rising Star Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Baltimore Rising Star Academy part of?
Baltimore Rising Star Academy is part of Baltimore City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools School District.
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