How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Catonsville Middle | Southwest Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Catonsville, MD | Baltimore, MD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 818 | 842 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.1% | 59.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Catonsville Middle | Southwest Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,666 | $18,666 |
| District | Baltimore County Public Schools | Baltimore County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Catonsville Middle | Southwest Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.6% | 7.2% |
| African American | 17.5% | 51.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% | 24.0% |
| Asian | 19.0% | 15.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 1.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Catonsville Middle | Southwest Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 246:1 | 391:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.8% | 34.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.