Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy serves 419 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 52% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
419 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)52%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)76%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
94%
33%
White
n/a
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MD state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
How many students attend Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy?
419 students attend Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy?
Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy offer ?
Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy part of?
Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.
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