Below Average
#1136 of 1,363 schools in MD
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West
High School · Baltimore City Public Schools · Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore City Public Schools high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 Harlem Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 70 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bluford Drew Jemison Stem 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 82Excellent Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$37,207
Median home value
$175,900
Median rent
$1,065/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
32.6%
Poverty rate
30.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21217; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Carver Vocational-technical HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,042 | 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
- #98 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
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West is listed in Baltimore City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West is a public high school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools, serving approximately 139 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,136 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West
What grades does Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West serve?
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West?
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West rank in MD?
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West ranks #1,136 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West's MySchoolScout rating?
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West a charter school?
No, Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West a Title I school?
No, Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West?
89.2% of students at Bluford Drew Jemison Stem 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Phone
- (443) 642-2110
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 21217)
- 31,125
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 21217; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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