Accokeek Academy vs. Benjamin D. Foulois Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,622 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Accokeek Academy ranks in the top 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 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Benjamin D. Foulois Academy ranks in the top 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 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
1,622 students
531 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
38% | 62%
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#562 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#533 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
118
48
Grade 1 Students
117
47
Grade 2 Students
156
50
Grade 3 Students
142
51
Grade 4 Students
145
51
Grade 5 Students
146
50
Grade 6 Students
216
79
Grade 7 Students
308
74
Grade 8 Students
274
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
21%
3%
% Black
68%
92%
% White
3%
1%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
