Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy (Closed 2012)

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

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
419 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
(10-11)
52%
80%
(10-11)
76%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
23%
Black
94%
33%
White
n/a
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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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