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Benjamin D. Foulois Academy

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Benjamin D. Foulois Academy ranks 433 rd of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades K-8

433^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 50% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Benjamin D. Foulois Academy is a K-8 school in Morningside, MD, serving 540 students within the Prince George's County Public Schools district, and it stands out as a high-performing anchor school in an area where most nearby schools rank in the bottom 10-15% of Maryland schools.

The school's most impressive strength is its English Language Arts (ELA) performance. In the 2025-2026 school year, 59.6% of all students were proficient in ELA, which not only dramatically outperforms the district average of 38.9% but also surpasses the state average of 51.7%. This success is especially pronounced in the middle school grades, where 6th, 7th, and 8th graders achieve ELA proficiency rates of 72.4%, 63.1%, and 69.8% respectively—roughly 30-35 percentage points higher than the district average. The school also excels in Algebra I, with 66.7% of test-takers proficient compared to just 11.1% in the district and 21.3% statewide. While math proficiency overall (20.2%) is below the state average, it remains well above the district average (13.7%). In contrast, nearby schools like Andrew Jackson Academy (28.6% ELA) and Samuel P. Massie Academy (21.2% ELA) lag far behind.

Another key differentiator is the school's remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 13.6%, which is less than half the district average of 30.2% and a fraction of the rates at nearby schools like District Heights Elementary (56.5%) or William Beanes Elementary (51.0%). The school also has a lower rate of economic disadvantage, with 41.85% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, compared to 89-94% at most neighboring schools. Notably, Foulois Academy achieves these strong results with efficient spending ($20,314 per student), significantly less than lower-performing neighbors like Princeton Elementary ($25,630). The school has shown a consistent upward trend in state rankings over the past decade, moving from the 40th percentile to the 50th percentile, with a peak at the 72nd percentile, indicating effective leadership and instructional strategies that are outpacing the district.

540

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,314

Per pupil spending ?

41.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

4601 Beauford Rd
Morningside, MD 20746

(301) 817-0300

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.4%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

2.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 72nd percentile in 2022 → 50th in 2026

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Prince George's County Public Schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 72nd-percentile peak (2022) to 50th (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg23%

Maryland avg37%

Elementary school

433^rd of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 50%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to top 50% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

97^th of 342

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 131Elementary Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd of 24Prince George's County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	47.1	433 of 865	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.3	441 of 865	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.4	347 of 859	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.2	305 of 855	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.5	243 of 862	71.8%	★★★★☆
2021	47.0	304 of 802	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.9	462 of 853	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.0	487 of 857	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	37.6	492 of 847	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	37.3	504 of 845	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	30.5	573 of 859	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	58.3	417 of 867	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.2	340 of 847	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.1	359 of 857	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	40.1	560 of 853	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	38.8	603 of 855	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	66.7	82 of 504	83.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	44.2	329 of 796	58.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	47.2	230 of 546	57.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	50.3	275 of 788	65.1%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	69.1	97 of 342	71.6%	★★★★☆
2025	75.4	73 of 337	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	80.0	51 of 328	84.5%	★★★★☆
2023	72.5	69 of 322	78.6%	★★★★☆
2022	65.6	106 of 333	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.9	131 of 303	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.6	165 of 316	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.7	130 of 328	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.4	111 of 317	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	66.3	95 of 314	69.7%	★★★★☆
2015	49.9	146 of 315	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	72.5	100 of 339	70.5%	★★★★☆
2013	79.5	63 of 316	80.1%	★★★★☆
2012	70.8	100 of 314	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	75.0	79 of 309	74.4%	★★★★☆
2010	70.5	106 of 324	67.3%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	62.2	81 of 259	68.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	51.9	130 of 303	57.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	66.1	52 of 273	81.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	36.8	175 of 288	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

African American (2021)84th percentile+22 vs school

Male (2021)65th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2021)59th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)58th percentile-4 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)81st percentile+24 vs school

African American (2021)69th percentile+12 vs school

Female (2021)57th percentile~ school

Male (2021)39th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I67%+45 vs state

English Language Arts60%+8 vs state

Science29%~ state avg

Mathematics20%-7 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, October 15, 2026

My experience with this school has been extremely disappointing, particularly when it comes to administrative leadership, communication, and the treatment of students with special needs.

For the past three years, my second-grade son

, has experienced bullying both at school and on the school bus. I have repeatedly reported these incidents, yet I have not seen the effective intervention or accountability I expected as a parent. What is especially troubling is that my child asked for help before attempting to stand up for himself, but he felt ignored. When I finally encouraged him to stand up for himself after repeated incidents, he was reprimanded instead. This has left me questioning whether the school adequately investigates situations and considers the full circumstances before disciplining a child.

I am also extremely dissatisfied with the communication from the principal, assistant principal, and other staff members. In my experience, communication has been poor, concerns have not been handled to my satisfaction, and some interactions with teachers have felt impatient, dismissive, and unprofessional. Children with ADHD and autism need patience, understanding, and appropriate support—not negative attitudes when they struggle or when their parents advocate for them.

I was also disappointed by the school's refusal to provide an incident report I requested. This has only increased my concerns about transparency and accountability in the way these situations are handled.

A school's quality should not be measured by academics alone. Student safety, effective leadership, respectful communication, and the fair treatment of children are just as important. In my opinion, the administrative issues I have experienced are a major concern and deserve serious attention, regardless of the school's academic performance or ranking.

Parents should not have to repeatedly fight for their children to be heard, protected, and treated fairly. Every child deserves a safe learning environment, and every parent deserves to be treated as a valued partner in their child's education.

Based on my experience, I would give the school a poor rating for administration, communication, and student support. I sincerely hope school and district leadership take these concerns seriously and make meaningful improvements for the benefit of all students and families. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Great!

by a parent
Friday, June 1, 2018

Friendly staff who has your child best interest at heart, This school has no tolerance for misbehaving what so ever. I highly recommend this School, sad that my Son only has one more year here. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, November 15, 2017

This is our first year there. We love the school. The staff is so nice and professional. The teachers are knowledgeable. And the children are amazing. Love Love Love this school1 Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)							MCAP English Language Arts (2026)							MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Benjamin D. Foulois Academy	Public, Magnet	K-8	4601 Beauford Rd	Morningside	20746	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 817-0300	540	42	12.8	41.9%	3 (0.6%)	499 (92.4%)	17 (3.1%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (2.8%)	47.1	433^rd of 865 public elementary schools	49.9%		46.3	441^st of 865 public elementary schools	49.0%	8	31.4	23.1	0.0	24.1	14.3	9.7	20.2	52.9	51.9	29.4	72.4	63.1	69.8	59.6	66.7	13.7	38.4	$20,314	$949	$19,365
Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS	Public, Charter	K-8	6900 Ames St	Morningside	20746	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(301) 817-0544	357	29	12.5	62.5%	4 (1.1%)	326 (91.3%)	12 (3.4%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.5%)	48.1	426^th of 865 public elementary schools	50.8%		30.6	552^nd of 865 public elementary schools	36.2%	126	45.2	25.5	5.4	12.5	7.3	4.5	17.1	73.8	48.9	35.1	77.5	53.7	54.5	57.4		10.8	27.3	$24,012	$1,508	$22,503
Princeton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6101 Baxter Dr	Suitland	20746	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 702-7650	269	23	11.5	94.1%	4 (1.5%)	161 (59.9%)	90 (33.5%)	6 (2.2%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	12.1	794^th of 865 public elementary schools	8.2%		13.8	779^th of 865 public elementary schools	9.9%	15	13.0	0.0	4.8				6.6	29.8	14.3	26.2				24.2		10.0		$25,630	$2,576	$23,055
Longfields Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3300 Newkirk Ave	Forestville	20747	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(301) 817-0455	256	22	11.4	89.8%	0 (0.0%)	165 (64.5%)	84 (32.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	69.8	259^th of 865 public elementary schools	70.1%		69	263^rd of 865 public elementary schools	69.6%	4	44.2	27.1	59.2				43.6	69.8	50.0	63.3				60.7		42.9		$24,355	$1,705	$22,650
Andrew Jackson Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	3500 Regency Pkwy	Forestville	20747	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 817-0310	458	36	12.7	93.9%	6 (1.3%)	334 (72.9%)	109 (23.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	14.5	761^st of 865 public elementary schools	12.0%		10.9	822^nd of 865 public elementary schools	5.0%	61	27.5	5.5	3.1	3.2	5.3	5.0	7.7	35.0	18.2	12.1	29.0	35.1	40.0	28.6		5.9	14.3	$24,626	$2,528	$22,098
Samuel P. Massie Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	3301 Regency Pkwy	Forestville	20747	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 669-1120	477	34	14.1	93.5%	0 (0.0%)	435 (91.2%)	37 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	9.3	833^rd of 865 public elementary schools	3.7%		10.2	831^st of 865 public elementary schools	3.9%	2	10.0	5.4	0.0	0.0	1.8	5.6	3.8	24.0	2.7	23.1	19.6	32.1	20.4	21.2		6.0	5.8	$21,088	$2,502	$18,586
William Beanes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5108 Dianna Dr	Suitland	20746	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 817-0533	424	31	13.6	90.3%	3 (0.7%)	268 (63.2%)	141 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	5 (1.2%)	8.9	836^th of 865 public elementary schools	3.4%		8.9	844^th of 865 public elementary schools	2.4%	8	4.3	1.2	2.9				2.7	21.4	11.1	20.6				17.4		13.6		$22,727	$2,317	$20,410
Imagine Andrews Public Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	4701 San Antonio Blvd	Andrews Air Force Base	20762	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(301) 350-6002	347	26	13.6	28.8%	63 (18.2%)	212 (61.1%)	47 (13.5%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	14 (4.0%)	47	435^th of 865 public elementary schools	49.7%		56.4	360^th of 865 public elementary schools	58.4%	75	58.1	25.6	10.9	17.0	18.2	17.9	24.4	65.1	38.1	35.6	56.5	53.5	66.7	52.3		21.3	45.0	$22,247	$1,427	$20,820
North Forestville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2311 Ritchie Rd	Forestville	20747	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 499-7098	271	19	14.6	94.1%	4 (1.5%)	115 (42.4%)	147 (54.2%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15.9	750^th of 865 public elementary schools	13.3%		14	771^st of 865 public elementary schools	10.9%	21	6.1	4.0	6.7				5.5	21.2	26.0	31.1				26.6		20.9		$22,132	$1,891	$20,241
District Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 County Rd	District Heights	20747	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 817-0484	365	24	15.2	94.8%	3 (0.8%)	266 (72.9%)	87 (23.8%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	11.8	797^th of 865 public elementary schools	7.9%		10.9	823^rd of 865 public elementary schools	4.9%	26	8.8	2.0	1.5				4.4	27.9	19.6	23.8				24.2		14.1		$20,997	$2,622	$18,375

Frequently Asked Questions about Benjamin D. Foulois Academy

Is Benjamin D. Foulois Academy a good school?

Benjamin D. Foulois Academy ranks 433^rd of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Benjamin D. Foulois Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 540 students attended Benjamin D. Foulois Academy.

What district is Benjamin D. Foulois Academy in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Benjamin D. Foulois Academy?

Students at Benjamin D. Foulois Academy are 92% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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