Midtown Academy

Midtown Academy is a charter school located in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland. Serving kindergarten through eighth grade, Midtown Academy has an enrollment of 181 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1 with 13 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The academic performance at Midtown Academy reflects areas where there is room for improvement; the school’s MySchoolScout rating stands at 3.9 out of 10, placing it in the 23rd percentile among Maryland schools.

Specifically, 38% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while only 13% meet proficiency standards in Math. Despite these challenges, Midtown Academy is a part of the vibrant urban community in Baltimore and strives to provide an engaging educational experience for its diverse student body. The school’s setting within a large city offers unique opportunities and resources that can complement students' learning experiences outside the classroom.

With an enrollment of 181 students, Midtown Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Midtown Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.