Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy (Closed 2012)

Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy serves 419 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 52% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
419 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
(10-11)
52%
80%
(10-11)
76%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
23%
Black
94%
33%
White
n/a
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MD state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
How many students attend Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy?
419 students attend Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy?
Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy offer ?
Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy part of?
Possibility Stem Preparatory Academy is part of Prince George's County Public Schools.

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