Edgar Allan Poe Alternative Middle School serves 17 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)11-19%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-39%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
12%
23%
Black
88%
33%
White
n/a
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
33%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MD state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
How many students attend Edgar Allan Poe Alternative Middle School?
17 students attend Edgar Allan Poe Alternative Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Edgar Allan Poe Alternative Middle School students are Black, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgar Allan Poe Alternative Middle School?
Edgar Allan Poe Alternative Middle School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edgar Allan Poe Alternative Middle School offer ?
Edgar Allan Poe Alternative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Edgar Allan Poe Alternative Middle School part of?
Edgar Allan Poe Alternative Middle School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.
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