Phoenix Academy

1411 Cedar Park Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 289 students in grades 2-12, Phoenix 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Phoenix Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Phoenix Academy's student population of 289 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Phoenix Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MD)
#1054 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Phoenix Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤10%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
10%
21%
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Black
47%
33%
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White
35%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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40-59%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phoenix Academy's ranking?
Phoenix Academy is ranked #1054 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Academy?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Phoenix Academy?
289 students attend Phoenix Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Phoenix Academy students are Black, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Phoenix Academy offer ?
Phoenix Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix Academy part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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