Very Good
#436 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 32% in state
Baltimore International Academy West
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4300 Sidehill Road, Baltimore, MD 21214
- Math 11% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Baltimore International Academy West score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baltimore International Academy West sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,784/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baltimore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,093
Median home value
$250,700
Median rent
$1,188/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Wildwood Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 753 | Compare → |
| Mary E. Rodman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Dickey Hill Elementary/middleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 215 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Baltimore City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 151
- Rank in district
- #20 of 149
- District spending per student
- $22,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baltimore International Academy West is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baltimore International Academy West
Baltimore International Academy West is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 207 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #436 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baltimore International Academy West
What grades does Baltimore International Academy West serve?
Baltimore International Academy West serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Baltimore International Academy West?
Baltimore International Academy West has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baltimore International Academy West?
The student-teacher ratio at Baltimore International Academy West is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baltimore International Academy West rank in MD?
Baltimore International Academy West ranks #436 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Baltimore International Academy West's MySchoolScout rating?
Baltimore International Academy West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Baltimore International Academy West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baltimore International Academy West has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Baltimore International Academy West a charter school?
Yes, Baltimore International Academy West is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Baltimore International Academy West a Title I school?
No, Baltimore International Academy West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baltimore International Academy West?
71.0% of students at Baltimore International Academy West qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.3%
- Phone
- (443) 278-9417
- Area population (ZIP 21214)
- 21,295
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21214; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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