Southwest Academy
About This School
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Southwest Academy did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Maryland in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Southwest Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Southwest Academy had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Southwest Academy's students and teachers. more
Middle Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Lutheran School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Al-rahmah School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| St Agnes School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Sojourner Christian Academy 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Meadowood Education Center 1.5 miles |  |
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Total: 726Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Southwest Academy had 63% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Maryland had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Baltimore County Public Schools District Spending
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In 2011, Southwest Academy had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the MSA
What is it?
The Maryland State Assessments (MSA) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of basic, proficient, or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the HSA
What is it?
The Maryland High School Assessment program (HSA) includes annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
High School students are assessed upon completion of courses in English 2, Algebra, Biology, and Government.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a scaled score for each test. Passing scores for the HSA are 412 for Algebra, 400 for Biology, 394 for Government and 396 for English 2. The percentage of students to score at or above the proficient level are shown here. Starting with the class of 2009, students must pass all tests to graduate.
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School Boundaries
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