Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West

Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West (BDJ) is a specialized public middle school located in Baltimore, Maryland, operating under the Baltimore City Public Schools district. As a STEM-focused institution, the academy is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic experience that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The school aims to cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing students for future success in advanced high school programs and eventually in STEM-related career paths.

The academy is named in honor of three influential figures—Guion Bluford, Charles Drew, and Mae Jemison—whose legacies in aerospace, medicine, and engineering reflect the school’s mission to inspire excellence and innovation. Beyond its core STEM curriculum, BDJ West is known for fostering a supportive community environment that encourages student engagement and leadership. By integrating hands-on learning opportunities with a traditional middle school education, the academy strives to bridge the achievement gap and equip its diverse student body with the technical and collaborative skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex world.