Summary:
In zip code 20607, there is one elementary-level school, Accokeek Academy, a K-8 institution within the Prince George's County Public Schools district that serves 1,445 students with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $17,059.
Accokeek Academy stands out as a high-performing school within a low-performing district, consistently earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the top 40% of Maryland schools. The school dramatically outperforms its district in nearly every academic metric, with overall English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency at 61.1% (compared to the district's 38.9% and state's 51.7%) and mathematics proficiency at 30.5% (compared to the district's 13.7% and state's 27.1%). A particularly notable achievement is the 95.7% proficiency rate in Algebra I, which is over 8.5 times the district average, though this likely reflects a select group of advanced 8th graders. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% is also significantly lower than the district's 30.2%.
The K-8 structure appears to provide a clear academic advantage, with ELA proficiency climbing from the 40-50% range in 4th and 5th grades to the 60-70% range in middle school grades. However, the school shows a relative weakness in mathematics compared to its strong ELA performance, with a notable "slump" in 5th grade math proficiency (18.9%). While the school's per-student spending of $17,059 is substantial, the effective use of funds—particularly in literacy and advanced math programs—appears to be the key differentiator, making Accokeek Academy a highly desirable option for families within the Prince George's County Public Schools system.
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