Serving 1,113 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Beltsville 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 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beltsville Academy serves the northern part of its school district in Beltsville, MD, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beltsville Academy's student population of 1,113 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,113 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beltsville Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beltsville Academy is 0.35, 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
#910 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beltsville Academy's ranking?
Beltsville Academy is ranked #910 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Beltsville Academy often compared to?
Beltsville Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Vansville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Beltsville Academy?
1,113 students attend Beltsville Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Beltsville Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beltsville Academy?
Beltsville Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beltsville Academy offer ?
Beltsville Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beltsville Academy part of?
Beltsville Academy is part of Prince George's County School District.
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