Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Furman Templeton Preparatory 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy is 0.08, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy?
393 students attend Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy?
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy offer ?
Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Furman Templeton Preparatory Academy part of?
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