Serving 1,622 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 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
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 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,622 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Accokeek Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Accokeek Academy's student population of 1,622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
School Rankings
Accokeek Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Accokeek Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#549 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
21%
23%
Black
68%
33%
White
3%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Accokeek Academy's ranking?
Accokeek Academy is ranked #549 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Accokeek Academy often compared to?
Accokeek Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin D. Foulois Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Accokeek Academy?
1,622 students attend Accokeek Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Accokeek Academy students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Accokeek Academy?
Accokeek Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Accokeek Academy offer ?
Accokeek Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Accokeek Academy part of?
Accokeek Academy is part of Prince George's County School District.
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