Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Maya Angelou French Immersion ranks in the top 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 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maya Angelou French Immersion ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Maya Angelou French Immersion's student population of 373 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Eagle
School Rankings
Maya Angelou French Immersion ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maya Angelou French Immersion is 0.15, 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
#544 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Black
92%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maya Angelou French Immersion's ranking?
Maya Angelou French Immersion is ranked #544 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Maya Angelou French Immersion often compared to?
Maya Angelou French Immersionis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin D. Foulois Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Maya Angelou French Immersion?
373 students attend Maya Angelou French Immersion.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Maya Angelou French Immersion students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maya Angelou French Immersion?
Maya Angelou French Immersion has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maya Angelou French Immersion offer ?
Maya Angelou French Immersion offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Maya Angelou French Immersion part of?
Maya Angelou French Immersion is part of Prince George's County School District.
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