Serving 16 students in grades 6-9, Mary Moss At Adams 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1% in MD)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Moss At Adams Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mary Moss At Adams Academy's student population of 16 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mary Moss At Adams Academy is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
50%
33%
White
25%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
5%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Mary Moss At Adams Academy?
16 students attend Mary Moss At Adams Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mary Moss At Adams Academy students are Black, 25% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Moss At Adams Academy?
Mary Moss At Adams Academy has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Moss At Adams Academy offer ?
Mary Moss At Adams Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Moss At Adams Academy part of?
Mary Moss At Adams Academy is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District.
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