Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill
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(202)299-3227
- Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill serves 35 students in grades 8-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 42%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 44%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
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Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill's student population of 35 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 35 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has decreased from 4:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 3:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 15% |
| Black | 100% | 34% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 40% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | District Of Columbia School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill is Meade High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Macarthur Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Meade Early Education Center (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort George G Meade West Meade Early Education Center Grades: PK-K | 319 students
1.4 miles
7722 Ray Street
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410)222-6545 1.4 PK-K 319 - Fort George G Meade Macarthur Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1046 students
1.8 miles
3500 Rockenbach Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410)674-0032 1.8 6-8 1046 - Laurel Maryland City Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 347 students
2.1 miles
3359 Crumpton South
Laurel, MD 20724
(301)725-4256 2.1 PK-5 347 - Fort George G Meade Meade Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 589 students
2.2 miles
1103 26th St
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410)674-2355 2.2 6-8 589 - Fort George G Meade Manor View Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 309 students
2.3 miles
2900 Macarthur Rd
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410)222-6504 2.3 1-5 309
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