Beltsville Academy

Summary:

Beltsville Academy is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Beltsville, Maryland, part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. With a diverse student population that is majority Hispanic, the school faces significant challenges in academic performance compared to state and county averages.

Beltsville Academy consistently underperforms on standardized tests, with only 12.8% of students proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics and 40.6% proficient in English Language Arts, lagging behind state and county averages. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between 588-638 out of 859 Maryland elementary schools, and receives a 1 or 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. Notably, the school's rankings for specific subgroups like Hispanic and male students are particularly low, placing in the bottom quarter of Maryland elementary schools.

While Beltsville Academy spends more per student ($16,461 in 2020-2021) compared to nearby schools like Vansville Elementary ($13,876) and Greenbelt Elementary ($13,007), this higher spending does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. In contrast, the Dora Kennedy French Immersion magnet school in the same district significantly outperforms Beltsville Academy and the district/state averages, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's underperformance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 4300 Wicomico Ave
       Beltsville, MD  20705-2673


(301) 572-0630

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
638th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,361 Help


Students who attend Beltsville Academy usually attend:

High:    High Point High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  1,102

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.8%
African American:
12.5%
White:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76% Help


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Compare Details Beltsville Academy ranks worse than 74.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 68th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.06. (See more...)
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Compare Details Beltsville Academy ranks better than 53.4% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.06. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.8%), African American (12.5%), White (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beltsville Academy is 12.8, which is the 29th best among 137 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beltsville Academy is $19,361, which is the 68th highest among 137 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Beltsville Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Beltsville Academy 153rd of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Beltsville Academy in the ranking list.)

Prince George's County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince George's County Public Schools 22nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Beltsville Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Beltsville Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.97 539th 803 32.9%
2005 35.44 575th 805 28.6%
2006 40.65 527th 804 34.5%
2007 39.38 540th 818 34.0%
2008 67.10 294th 838 64.9%
2009 61.10 375th 850 55.9%
2010 63.76 348th 855 59.3%
2011 52.91 453rd 853 46.9%
2012 50.38 492nd 857 42.6%
2013 47.20 495th 847 41.6%
2014 57.12 435th 867 49.8%
2015 47.18 411th 859 52.2%
2016 38.42 491st 845 41.9%
2017 40.86 464th 847 45.2%
2018 39.72 471st 857 45.0%
2019 31.95 529th 853 38.0%
2021 22.39 588th 802 26.7%
2022 28.42 588th 862 31.8%
2023 22.06 629th 855 26.4%
2024 21.06 638th 859 25.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Beltsville Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.89 470th 796 41.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Beltsville Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.98 661st 788 16.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Beltsville Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.18 306th 504 39.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Beltsville Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.18 276th 347 20.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Beltsville Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Beltsville Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 69.59 110th 324 66.0%
2011 51.50 160th 309 48.2%
2012 48.74 180th 314 42.7%
2013 53.87 152nd 316 51.9%
2014 56.19 165th 339 51.3%
2015 48.25 160th 315 49.2%
2016 62.15 106th 314 66.2%
2017 57.97 121st 317 61.8%
2018 52.18 148th 328 54.9%
2019 38.43 182nd 316 42.4%
2021 27.07 224th 303 26.1%
2022 51.20 147th 333 55.9%
2023 35.78 181st 322 43.8%
2024 43.06 153rd 328 53.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Beltsville Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.90 153rd 273 44.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Beltsville Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.18 211th 303 30.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Beltsville Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.46 228th 288 20.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Beltsville Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.08 94th 259 63.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Beltsville Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.05 161st 207 22.2%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Beltsville Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 454 334 37 15 0 n/a n/a 2 842
1990 490 358 45 14 2 n/a n/a 0 909
1991 503 337 46 9 3 n/a n/a 0 898
1992 485 321 50 13 4 n/a n/a 0 873
1993 495 312 55 16 7 n/a n/a 0 885
1994 481 293 52 17 5 n/a n/a 0 848
1995 468 285 72 42 5 n/a n/a 0 872
1996 468 285 72 42 5 n/a n/a 0 872
1997 456 323 71 52 3 n/a n/a 0 905
1998 441 374 78 65 2 n/a n/a 0 960
1999 440 382 78 87 2 n/a n/a 0 989
2000 426 454 90 91 3 n/a n/a 0 1064
2001 402 451 92 131 2 n/a n/a 0 1078
2002 300 456 80 145 5 n/a n/a 0 986
2003 300 456 80 145 5 n/a n/a 0 986
2004 257 455 78 172 2 n/a n/a 0 964
2005 205 363 69 220 2 n/a n/a 0 859
2006 163 286 57 270 3 n/a n/a 0 779
2007 125 265 57 313 7 n/a n/a 0 767
2008 123 242 57 376 6 n/a n/a 0 804
2009 103 197 55 346 4 n/a n/a 0 705
2010 105 221 61 420 6 n/a n/a 0 813
2011 115 274 69 524 10 0 36 0 1028
2012 106 262 71 522 10 0 26 0 997
2013 105 221 76 525 8 1 25 0 961
2014 101 232 88 554 9 1 19 0 1004
2015 100 225 93 599 8 1 14 0 1040
2016 100 227 76 664 6 2 15 0 1090
2017 109 204 63 690 7 3 16 0 1092
2018 97 199 59 725 4 2 18 0 1104
2019 76 176 60 759 4 1 17 0 1093
2020 72 190 54 823 4 1 18 0 1162
2021 65 187 51 820 5 0 15 0 1143
2022 54 180 48 826 5 1 18 0 1132
2023 51 138 48 846 6 1 12 0 1102

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Beltsville Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 842 39.2 21.4 n/a
1990 909 38.9 23.3 9
1991 898 39.3 22.8 9.5
1992 873 39.2 22.2 11.1
1993 885 43.3 20.4 11
1994 848 38.1 22.3 14.9
1995 872 39.7 22.0 12.3
1996 872 39.7 22.0 12.3
1997 905 38.7 23.4 13.6
1998 960 42.7 22.5 16.7
1999 989 42.7 23.2 23.1
2000 1064 46.5 22.9 22.7
2001 1078 50.5 21.3 27.4
2002 986 52.7 18.7 31.4
2003 986 52.7 18.7 31.4
2004 964 52.4 18.4 35.5
2005 859 48.0 17.9 37.5
2006 779 50.0 15.6 41.3
2007 767 55.4 13.8 46.2
2008 804 60.4 13.3 49.6
2009 705 58.7 12.0 51.2
2010 813 64.0 12.7 59.3
2011 1028 70.4 14.5 61.1
2012 997 69.0 14.4 63.3
2013 961 69.9 13.7 64.8
2014 1004 72.4 13.8 67.1
2015 1040 75.0 13.8 68.9
2016 1090 78.0 13.9 71.5
2017 1092 83.6 13.0 72.9
2018 1104 85.6 12.8 69.9
2019 1093 79.6 13.7 70.9
2020 1162 83.8 13.8 69.4
2021 1143 87.8 13.0 70
2022 1132 89.0 12.7 50.4
2023 1102 86.0 12.8 76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Beltsville Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 842 39.2 21.4 n/a
1990 909 38.9 23.3 9
1991 898 39.3 22.8 9.5
1992 873 39.2 22.2 11.1
1993 885 43.3 20.4 11
1994 848 38.1 22.3 14.9
1995 872 39.7 22.0 12.3
1996 872 39.7 22.0 12.3
1997 905 38.7 23.4 13.6
1998 960 42.7 22.5 16.7
1999 989 42.7 23.2 23.1
2000 1064 46.5 22.9 22.7
2001 1078 50.5 21.3 27.4
2002 986 52.7 18.7 31.4
2003 986 52.7 18.7 31.4
2004 964 52.4 18.4 35.5
2005 859 48.0 17.9 37.5
2006 779 50.0 15.6 41.3
2007 767 55.4 13.8 46.2
2008 804 60.4 13.3 49.6
2009 705 58.7 12.0 51.2
2010 813 64.0 12.7 59.3
2011 1028 70.4 14.5 61.1
2012 997 69.0 14.4 63.3
2013 961 69.9 13.7 64.8
2014 1004 72.4 13.8 67.1
2015 1040 75.0 13.8 68.9
2016 1090 78.0 13.9 71.5
2017 1092 83.6 13.0 72.9
2018 1104 85.6 12.8 69.9
2019 1093 79.6 13.7 70.9
2020 1162 83.8 13.8 69.4
2021 1143 87.8 13.0 70
2022 1132 89.0 12.7 50.4
2023 1102 86.0 12.8 76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Beltsville Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $485 (3.1%) $14,949 (96.9%) $15,434
2020 $397 (2.7%) $14,387 (97.3%) $14,785
2021 $697 (4.2%) $15,765 (95.8%) $16,461
2022 $1,502 (7.9%) $17,557 (92.1%) $19,059
2023 $1,673 (8.6%) $17,688 (91.4%) $19,361

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beltsville Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 529th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 629th of 855 Elementary schools
 11.6%
Ranks 182nd of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 181st of 322 Middle schools
 1.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students10931102
 0.8%
African American176138
 21.6%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian6048
 20%
Hispanic759846
 11.5%
Pacific Islander11
White7651
 32.9%
Two or More Races1712
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.9%76%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Beltsville Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,102 students attended Beltsville Academy.

Beltsville Academy ranks 638th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Beltsville Academy usually go on to attend:

High : High Point High

Students at Beltsville Academy are 77% Hispanic, 13% African American, 5% White, 4% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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