Serving 287 students in grades 9-12, New Era Academy ranks in the bottom 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
New Era Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
38%
23%
Black
60%
33%
White
2%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Era Academy's ranking?
New Era Academy is ranked #961 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Era Academy?
The graduation rate of New Era Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend New Era Academy?
287 students attend New Era Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of New Era Academy students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Era Academy?
New Era Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Era Academy offer ?
New Era Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Era Academy part of?
New Era Academy is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is New Era Academy located?
New Era Academy is located in the Cherry Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, MD. There are 2 other public schools located in Cherry Hill.
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