Southwest Academy

Southwest Academy building in Catonsville Manor.

Southwest Academy

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

6200 Johnnycake Rd, Baltimore, MD

Woodlawn Neighborhood

Baltimore County Public Schools

4.2

3.5

784 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Fag

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
7%

Reading Proficiency
29%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

29%

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 52	Full Time Teachers 52
Teachers in First or Second Year 11.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

265:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.7%	Female 47.3%
Black 51.3%	Hispanic 24%
Asian or Pacific Islander 15.1%	White 7.2%
Two or more races 1.5%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 Alum

12/14/2024

The magnet program was very engaging, but the overall school climate was not one focused on excelling.

5.0 Alum

5/6/2020

My expericene at that school was very good and a learning experience they have very good teacher that prepared me for high school that's why I am going to college today. Also the thing I want to see improve at the school is the sports program they need more athletes to come out of there.

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5.0 parent

11/7/2025

Two my kids are magnet student, a lot of student but the teachers are good

5.0 student

8/30/2025

I highly recommend this school. The teachers are so polite with every student.

1.0 parent

8/1/2025

As a parent, I would give Southwest Academy a 4/10. My child’s experience there has been frustrating and disappointing. The rules are overly strict and often unnecessary. I understand not allowing open-toe shoes or slides for safety, but banning crocs is excessive. The uniform policy is also unreaso...

1.0 other

7/8/2025

I went here for a full three years. Teachers are disrespectful and do not give student the tools they need to succeed. Bullying goes on everyday and nobody does anything about it. (A special needs student was bullied all year and the worst punishment the student that was bullying him got was a suspe...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Woodlawn High School

9th to 12th
Public

Edmondson-Westside High School

Public

Edmondson Westside High School

9th to 12th
Public

C-

Woodlawn Memorial Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills

Burnside Park

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Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football

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Grills
Picnic Area
Trails

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Maryland Baltimore County Baltimore 21207

Southwest Academy is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Baltimore, MD and is served by the Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 784 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Southwest Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Woodlawn High School, Edmondson-Westside High School, Edmondson Westside High School, and more. Learn more about what Baltimore has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southwest Academy.

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