Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill

8400 River Rd
Laurel, MD 20724
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Top 20%
Serving 32 students in grades 7-12, Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher 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 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

School Overview

Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill's student population of 32 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
32 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill ranks within the top 20% of all 212 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill is 0.11, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MD)
#30 out of 212 schools
(Top 20%)
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(18-19)
<50%
38%
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(18-19)
<50%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
21%
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Black
94%
33%
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White
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34%
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.11
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill's ranking?
Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill is ranked #30 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill often compared to?
Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hillis often viewed alongside schools like Brock Bridge Elementary School, Maryland City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MD state average).
How many students attend Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill?
32 students attend Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill?
Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill offer ?
Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill part of?
Maya Angelou At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill is part of Dyrs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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