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#796 of 1,363 schools in MD
Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill
High School · Dyrs · Laurel, MD
A Dyrs high school where students score 55 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8400 River Rd, Laurel, MD 20724
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2017, to 18% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
Based on 14 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,255/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laurel), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,530
Median home value
$392,500
Median rent
$2,199/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20724; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips School - LaurelPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 4–12 | 2.3 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Meade HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 2,349 | Compare → |
| St Vincent Pallotti High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Laurel HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 2,179 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dyrs
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $227,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill is listed in DYRS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill
Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill is a public high school in Laurel, MD, part of Dyrs, serving approximately 36 students in grades 7th-12th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #796 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill
What grades does Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill serve?
Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill?
Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill?
The student-teacher ratio at Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill rank in MD?
Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill ranks #796 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill's MySchoolScout rating?
Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill a charter school?
No, Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill a Title I school?
No, Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Formerly Oak Hill is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Phone
- (202) 299-3227
- Area population (ZIP 20724)
- 18,669
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20724; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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