Serving 42 students in grades 6-9, Mary Moss At Adams Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Moss At Adams Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mary Moss At Adams Academy's student population of 42 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary Moss At Adams Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Moss At Adams Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
14%
23%
Black
64%
33%
White
22%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Moss At Adams Academy's ranking?
Mary Moss At Adams Academy is ranked #961 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Mary Moss At Adams Academy?
42 students attend Mary Moss At Adams Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mary Moss At Adams Academy students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Moss At Adams Academy?
Mary Moss At Adams Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Moss At Adams Academy offer ?
Mary Moss At Adams Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Moss At Adams Academy part of?
Mary Moss At Adams Academy is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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