Serving 287 students in grades 1-8, Middleton Valley 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
92%
33%
White
1%
33%
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
65%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Middleton Valley Academy?
287 students attend Middleton Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Middleton Valley Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middleton Valley Academy?
Middleton Valley Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Middleton Valley Academy offer ?
Middleton Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middleton Valley Academy part of?
Middleton Valley Academy is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.
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