Benjamin D. Foulois Academy vs. Accokeek Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Benjamin D. Foulois 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 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,609 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 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
530 students
1,609 students
% Male | % Female
39% | 61%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#575 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
43
121
Grade 1 Students
49
123
Grade 2 Students
49
131
Grade 3 Students
51
130
Grade 4 Students
49
166
Grade 5 Students
53
159
Grade 6 Students
74
185
Grade 7 Students
81
313
Grade 8 Students
81
281
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
17%
% Black
93%
73%
% White
1%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
