Accokeek Academy

14400 Berry Rd
Accokeek, MD 20607
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Accokeek Academy serves 1,543 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Accokeek Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MD
  • Math Proficiency
    : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Accokeek Academy's student population of 1,543 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,543 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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School Rankings

Accokeek Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Accokeek Academy is 0.42, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
Overall Testing Rank
#575 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
20%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
20%
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Black
75%
34%
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White
4%
34%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.42
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Accokeek Academy's ranking?
Accokeek Academy is ranked #575 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Accokeek Academy?
1,543 students attend Accokeek Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Accokeek Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% 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 17:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Accokeek Academy part of?

School Reviews

5   8/5/2013
This school is the best! Can't wait to go next year
- Posted by Student/Alumni - oakni

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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