Samuel P. Massie Academy

3301 Regency Pkwy
District Heights, MD 20747
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Samuel P. Massie 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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School Overview

Samuel P. Massie Academy's student population of 552 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
552 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Samuel P. Massie Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MD)
#1313 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤1%
20%
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11%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
3%
21%
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Black
96%
33%
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White
n/a
34%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
n/a
5%
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0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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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 schools are Samuel P. Massie Academy often compared to?
Samuel P. Massie Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Andrew Jackson Academy, District Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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