Benjamin D. Foulois Academy vs. Accokeek Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 530 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 67% (majority Black).
Serving 1,567 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 17:1 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 67% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
530 students
1,567 students
% Male | % Female
39% | 61%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#533 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#562 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
50
109
Grade 1 Students
47
125
Grade 2 Students
50
135
Grade 3 Students
53
126
Grade 4 Students
52
138
Grade 5 Students
51
168
Grade 6 Students
72
185
Grade 7 Students
81
276
Grade 8 Students
74
305
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
19%
% Black
93%
70%
% White
1%
3%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.14
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
