Midtown Academy

1398 W Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/321

Charter School 193 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Midtown Academy is a public elementary and middle school located in the Bolton Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. As part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system, the academy serves a diverse student body and is known for its focus on providing a structured, well-rounded education. The school emphasizes academic rigor while fostering a supportive environment designed to help students transition successfully from their primary years into middle school.

The school is notable for its historic location on Mount Royal Avenue and its commitment to community engagement within the city. Midtown Academy prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to enhance the learning experience. With a curriculum aimed at developing both critical thinking skills and character, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic achievements in high school and beyond.

193

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Midtown Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	7
Black	168
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Black
168 (87.0 %)
White
13 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
7 (3.6 %)
Two or More
3 (1.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(410)225-3257
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/321
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Midtown Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	18
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	21
Grade 3	22
Grade 4	23
Grade 5	23
Grade 6	20
Grade 7	21
Grade 8	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Midtown Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	97	50.3%
Male	96	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)