Serving 1,445 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Accokeek Academy ranks in the top 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 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Accokeek Academy serves the southwest part of Accokeek, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 39.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Accokeek Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Accokeek Academy's student population of 1,445 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,445 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Accokeek Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Accokeek Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#549 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Accokeek Academy's ranking?
Accokeek Academy is ranked #549 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Accokeek Academy often compared to?
Accokeek Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin D. Foulois Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Accokeek Academy?
1,445 students attend Accokeek Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Accokeek Academy students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Accokeek Academy?
Accokeek Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Accokeek Academy offer ?
Accokeek Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Accokeek Academy part of?
Accokeek Academy is part of Prince George's County School District.
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