Samuel P. Massie Academy serves 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Samuel P. Massie Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (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 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samuel P. Massie Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Samuel P. Massie Academy's student population of 552 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Samuel P. Massie Academy is ranked within the bottom 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 Samuel P. Massie Academy is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1313 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
96%
33%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel P. Massie Academy's ranking?
Samuel P. Massie Academy is ranked #1313 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Samuel P. Massie Academy?
552 students attend Samuel P. Massie Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Samuel P. Massie Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel P. Massie Academy?
Samuel P. Massie Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Samuel P. Massie Academy offer ?
Samuel P. Massie Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Samuel P. Massie Academy part of?
Samuel P. Massie Academy is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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