Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park Heights 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 67% (majority Black).
Park Heights 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 Park Heights Academy is 0.21, 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Park Heights Academy?
344 students attend Park Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Park Heights Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Heights Academy?
Park Heights Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park Heights Academy offer ?
Park Heights Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Heights Academy part of?
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