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Baltimore Civitas (Closed 2015)

2000 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 343 students in grades 6-12, Baltimore Civitas 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 82%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
(13-14)
10-14%
72%
(13-14)
35-39%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
23%
Black
98%
33%
White
n/a
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
(13-14)
40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baltimore Civitas?
The graduation rate of Baltimore Civitas is 40-59%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Baltimore Civitas?
343 students attend Baltimore Civitas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Baltimore Civitas students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baltimore Civitas?
Baltimore Civitas has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Baltimore Civitas offer ?
Baltimore Civitas offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Baltimore Civitas part of?
Baltimore Civitas is part of Baltimore City 51±¬ÁÏs School District.

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