Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Samuel P. Massie 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 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Samuel P. Massie Academy's student population of 480 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Samuel P. Massie Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samuel P. Massie 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1267 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
96%
33%
White
n/a
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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What is Samuel P. Massie Academy's ranking?
Samuel P. Massie Academy is ranked #1267 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Samuel P. Massie Academy often compared to?
Samuel P. Massie Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Andrew Jackson Academy, District Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Samuel P. Massie Academy?
480 students attend Samuel P. Massie Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Samuel P. Massie Academy students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel P. Massie Academy?
Samuel P. Massie Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Samuel P. Massie Academy offer ?
Samuel P. Massie Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Samuel P. Massie Academy part of?
Samuel P. Massie Academy is part of Prince George's County Public Schools.
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