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New Era Academy

Public | 6-7, 9-12 | 398 students

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Posted September 28, 2011

New Era Academy is a excellent school it small classroom setting grants the children the proper attention that each student needs. The children learn and grow with a well educated and loving staff. The children are encouraged constantly during their lenght of stay to continue their education to college. The principal Paul Covington is a true gift to the school. For prospective parents and students, the branding is plainly visible. It is up to you however, to do the due diligence and investigate the educational quality behind the brand for the institutions you might wish to attend....New Era is a great choice
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2010

New Era Academy now has a middle school for grades 6-8. Great School!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 6, 2009

I attended New Era Academy as a freshmen, but I have transferred to Dunbar High School to play basketball. I believe New Era Academy helped prepared me for the HSA and SAT. My first time I took the SAT I have a 1760 out of 2400. I believe sending your child to New Era Academy is the right choice.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 8, 2008

I attend New Era Academy and it is great. It is safe and I never feel worried about my safety. I learned so many new things at New Era and I think it is the best school in Baltimore
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 28, 2008

I was very pleased with the staff at New Era. My daughter has excelled academically. She has received numerous awards for her academic achievements. I would like to say thank you to all of the caring teachers there. You are doing a wonderful job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 13, 2007

New era is a great school, the staff is great, they are very disciplined and they have a great structure for the school. I'm glad to say that my daughter attends there. The only problem is the school that shares the buiding with them.......Southside academy, they have no structure and they are constantly starting fightes with the scholars at new era. I wish they could have there own school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 2, 2007

The staff cares and the class sizes are still comparably smaller than neighboring schools. Great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2006

New Era is a great school. I dont think You'll see any other school that is well disciplined and has high standards for the scholars(as they call them)to reach. And they do. Theres no non-sense going on during classes and if there it is quickly delt with. The scholars have fun and although it may seem like hard work it helps. It really does. I think it is one of the best schools in the city.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Algebra

The state average for Algebra was 84% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
77%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 82% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
56%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 83% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
73%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland High School Assessments (HSA) to test students in English 2, Algebra, and Biology upon completion of each course. The HSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. Beginning with the class of 2009, students are required to pass the tests in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 94% 38%
White 4% 46%
Hispanic 2% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 73%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2700 Seamon Ave
Baltimore, MD 21225
Phone: (410) 984-2415

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