Accokeek Academy

Summary:

Accokeek Academy is a public magnet elementary and middle school in Accokeek, Maryland, serving grades K-8 and part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts.

Accokeek Academy's academic performance is exceptional, with 58.6% of students proficient or better in MCAP/English Language Arts, compared to 36.1% for Prince George's County and 48.4% for Maryland. In Mathematics, 22.2% of Accokeek students are proficient or better, higher than the 10.8% for the district and 24.1% for the state. The school's Algebra I proficiency rate of 74.6% is significantly higher than the 8.8% for Prince George's County and 20% for Maryland. Accokeek Academy's African American and low socioeconomic status students also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top quartile of Maryland elementary schools in these subgroups.

Accokeek Academy's success can be attributed to its higher per-student spending of $13,890 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.6. While the school's performance is stronger than nearby Indian Queen Elementary and Rose Valley Elementary in the Prince George's County district, it faces competition from some schools in the neighboring Charles County Public Schools district, such as C. Paul Barnhart Elementary and William A. Diggs Elementary.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-8

 14400 Berry Rd
       Accokeek, MD  20607


(301) 203-3200

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
376th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,784 Help


Students who attend Accokeek Academy usually attend:

High:    Gwynn Park High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  1,567

Racial breakdown:

African American:
69.7%
Hispanic:
19.2%
Asian:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.2% Help


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Compare Details Accokeek Academy ranks better than 56.2% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 16th 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 50.03. (See more...)
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Compare Details Accokeek Academy ranks better than 71.3% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.92. (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 Accokeek Academy has the largest elementary school student body size in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (69.7%), Hispanic (19.2%), Asian (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Accokeek Academy is 16.6. 121 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Accokeek Academy is $16,784. 123 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Accokeek Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Accokeek Academy 94th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Accokeek 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 Accokeek Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Accokeek Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 49.52 506th 855 40.8%
2011 34.65 620th 853 27.3%
2012 36.84 616th 857 28.1%
2013 40.56 556th 847 34.4%
2014 60.23 397th 867 54.2%
2015 39.78 487th 859 43.3%
2016 44.02 440th 845 47.9%
2017 56.08 340th 847 59.9%
2018 56.45 335th 857 60.9%
2019 52.82 355th 853 58.4%
2021 47.90 294th 802 63.3%
2022 56.44 352nd 862 59.2%
2023 46.84 389th 855 54.5%
2024 50.03 376th 859 56.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Accokeek Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.75 58th 546 89.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Accokeek Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.05 232nd 796 70.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Accokeek Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.63 359th 788 54.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Accokeek Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.40 73rd 504 85.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Accokeek Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.38 122nd 347 64.8%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Accokeek Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Accokeek Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 41.78 217th 324 33.0%
2011 34.09 218th 309 29.4%
2012 37.57 209th 314 33.4%
2013 46.52 179th 316 43.4%
2014 58.13 159th 339 53.1%
2015 48.63 155th 315 50.8%
2016 55.62 121st 314 61.5%
2017 62.81 109th 317 65.6%
2018 57.94 129th 328 60.7%
2019 63.19 104th 316 67.1%
2021 60.94 94th 303 69.0%
2022 81.93 57th 333 82.9%
2023 64.34 92nd 322 71.4%
2024 63.92 94th 328 71.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Accokeek Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.80 18th 273 93.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Accokeek Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.33 122nd 303 59.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Accokeek Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.06 104th 288 63.9%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Accokeek Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.39 61st 116 47.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Accokeek Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.21 24th 259 90.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Accokeek Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.94 107th 207 48.3%
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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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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Open Quote to many fights. NOT SAFE FOR YOUR CHILD. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 25, 2018

Open Quote The worse experience ever. The teachers lie and cannot be trusted. Please do not take this lightly. Absolutely, no accountability at all. The principal is absent most of the time. She dictates and delegates conflict to her VP pawns. No leadership, they do what they want and their scores prove it. Just because it’s a new school further out in the suburbs does not make the teacher quality any better. If you have to choose a PGCPS, try your hardest in the lottery Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, June 30, 2017

Open Quote Teachers are hands on with the students. Very organized school. Great school. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, February 20, 2017

Open Quote The school overall all is good. The principal is in over her head. She lacks the leadership skills required to run a K-8th school of this magnitude. She is never around and does not make herself available to the students or their parents. She is not engaging at all. More importantly, her staff turnover rate is too high. (This includes teachers, counselors, and custodians.) Substitute teachers have become the norm. Lastly, no afterschool academic programs such as math or science clubs. These programs should be standard for a TAG school. I guess this is one of the reasons she may lose the TAG school status. What a shame. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, June 28, 2013

Open Quote I love Accokeek Academy. I have a child in the middle school upper campus building. Most of her teachers are outstanding. I do have a concern with one teacher that is inconsistent with grading. The only other concern that I have is with the office staff, particularly one secretary that is rude and ignores me when I walk in. The administration and guidance counselors are wonderful. I would highly recommend Accokeek Academy. And by the way the new building will be up soon and I can't wait. Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, October 5, 2012

Open Quote I hope it is better than back in 2000 when I was a student at Henry G. Ferguson Elementary; my experiences during my time there are some of the worst memories in my entire life. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Open Quote My children are in the First Grade and Pre-K at Accokeek Academy. The teachers are very dedicated to the education of the students. My only complaint is the staff in the front office at the school. They are so rude and unprofessional. Sometimes, they do not acknowledge the parents and if they do, it is with much attitude!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Accokeek Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 88 916 60 72 2 n/a n/a 0 1138
2011 89 969 67 80 1 4 28 0 1238
2012 91 963 67 85 2 11 18 0 1237
2013 75 1085 66 100 3 8 24 0 1361
2014 67 1108 61 100 3 8 22 0 1369
2015 78 1125 63 105 1 12 33 0 1417
2016 79 1125 63 121 4 10 43 0 1445
2017 62 1149 51 136 4 8 37 0 1447
2018 58 1189 62 157 3 9 36 0 1514
2019 57 1225 69 189 3 9 37 0 1589
2020 63 1236 68 209 5 12 44 0 1637
2021 57 1150 66 216 4 12 38 0 1543
2022 47 1177 65 267 7 10 36 0 1609
2023 45 1092 63 301 10 11 45 0 1567

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

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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 Accokeek Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 1138 10.0 113.8 32
2011 1238 72.4 17.0 34.7
2012 1237 69.7 17.7 35.7
2013 1361 81.1 16.7 41.4
2014 1369 82.4 16.6 39.6
2015 1417 87.0 16.2 41.6
2016 1445 85.0 17.0 39.4
2017 1447 89.0 16.2 41.9
2018 1514 90.0 16.8 39.9
2019 1589 87.0 18.2 38.3
2020 1637 95.0 17.2 41
2021 1543 91.0 16.9 42.1
2022 1609 89.0 18.0 35.8
2023 1567 94.0 16.6 46.2

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 Accokeek Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 1138 10.0 113.8 32
2011 1238 72.4 17.0 34.7
2012 1237 69.7 17.7 35.7
2013 1361 81.1 16.7 41.4
2014 1369 82.4 16.6 39.6
2015 1417 87.0 16.2 41.6
2016 1445 85.0 17.0 39.4
2017 1447 89.0 16.2 41.9
2018 1514 90.0 16.8 39.9
2019 1589 87.0 18.2 38.3
2020 1637 95.0 17.2 41
2021 1543 91.0 16.9 42.1
2022 1609 89.0 18.0 35.8
2023 1567 94.0 16.6 46.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Accokeek Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $342 (2.9%) $11,632 (97.1%) $11,974
2020 $317 (2.4%) $12,713 (97.6%) $13,031
2021 $592 (4.3%) $13,297 (95.7%) $13,890
2022 $1,363 (8.8%) $14,068 (91.2%) $15,432
2023 $1,416 (8.4%) $15,368 (91.6%) $16,784

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Accokeek 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 355th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 389th of 855 Elementary schools
 3.9%
Ranks 104th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 92nd of 322 Middle schools
 4.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15891567
 1.4%
African American12251092
 10.9%
American Indian310
 233.3%
Asian6963
 8.7%
Hispanic189301
 59.3%
Pacific Islander911
 22.2%
White5745
 21.1%
Two or More Races3745
 21.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.3%46.2%
 7.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Accokeek Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,567 students attended Accokeek Academy.

Students at Accokeek Academy are 70% African American, 19% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Accokeek Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Gwynn Park High

Accokeek Academy ranks 376th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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