Samuel P. Massie Academy
Tel:
(301) 669-1120
Samuel P. Massie Academy serves 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Samuel P. Massie Academy's student population of 622 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 622 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Samuel P. Massie Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Samuel P. Massie Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1294 out of 1359 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 7% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 10% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 17% |
| Black | 95% | 34% |
| White | n/a | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prince George's County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Samuel P. Massie Academy is Suitland High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Andrew Jackson Academy (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- District Heights Andrew Jackson Academy Grades: PK-8 | 638 students
0.4 miles
3500 Regency Pkwy
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0310 0.4 PK-8 638 - District Heights Suitland High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2,023 students
0.8 miles
5200 Silver Hill Rd
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0500 0.8 9-12 2,023 - Suitland William Beanes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 470 students
0.9 miles
5108 Dianna Dr
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0533 0.9 PK-5 470 - District Heights District Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 417 students
1.0 miles
2200 County Rd
District Heights, MD 20747
(301) 817-0484 1.0 PK-5 417 - Suitland Drew Freeman Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 777 students
1.1 miles
2600 Brooks Dr
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 817-0900 1.1 6-8 777
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