New Era Academy

2700 Seamon Avenue
Brooklyn, MD 21225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 287 students in grades 9-12, New Era 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 22:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Era Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

New Era Academy's student population of 287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

New Era 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 New Era Academy is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#961 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of New Era Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Era Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Era Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New Era Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of New Era Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
38%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in New Era Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
60%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in New Era Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in New Era Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of New Era Academy and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
50-54%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of New Era Academy and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in New Era Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Era Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Era Academy's ranking?
New Era Academy is ranked #961 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are New Era Academy often compared to?
New Era Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Patterson High School, National Academy Foundation by visitors of our site.
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).
What is the graduation rate of New Era Academy?
The graduation rate of New Era Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend New Era Academy?
287 students attend New Era Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of New Era Academy students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Era Academy?
New Era Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Era Academy offer ?
New Era Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Era Academy part of?
New Era Academy is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is New Era Academy located?
New Era Academy is located in the Cherry Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, MD. There are 2 other public schools located in Cherry Hill.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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