Southwest Academy

southwestms.bcps.org

739 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Southwest Academy, located in Baltimore, Maryland, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. Situated on Johnnycake Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the transition from elementary school to high school. The institution emphasizes academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of a supportive school community designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Southwest Academy offers various extracurricular activities and programs intended to enrich the student experience and foster personal growth. The school utilizes the broader BCPS framework to integrate technology and collaborative learning into the classroom, aiming to prepare students for future college and career readiness. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and engagement, Southwest Academy serves as a vital educational hub for the surrounding community.

739

Total Students

52.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	110
Black	427
Asian	125
Two or More	25
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Black
427 (57.8 %)
Asian
125 (16.9 %)
Hispanic
110 (14.9 %)
White
45 (6.1 %)
Two or More
25 (3.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)887-0825
Website:	http://southwestms.bcps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	739
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	504
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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

Grade 6 232

Grade 7 260

Grade 8 247