D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Colin L Powell Academy

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 12500 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th percentile in Maryland
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maryland schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
898
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%19/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maryland schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −33 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maryland. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

School Information

Address 12500 Fort Washington Rd
City Fort Washington
ZIP Code 20744
District 2400510
NCES School ID 240051090492
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20744

Understanding the community around Colin L Powell Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $121,068
Per Capita Income $51,479
Poverty Rate 2.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 60.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.3%
High School or Higher 91.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $390,200
Median Rent $1,727
Owner-Occupied 81.6%
Renter-Occupied 18.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Colin L Powell Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 54.0%
Hispanic/Latino 35.4%
White 5.1%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More Races 1.6%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 898
Teachers (FTE) 69.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Colin L Powell Academy?
Colin L Powell Academy has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Colin L Powell Academy?
Colin L Powell Academy has 898 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does Colin L Powell Academy serve?
Colin L Powell Academy serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Colin L Powell Academy receive per student?
Colin L Powell Academy receives $21,751 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Colin L Powell Academy in 20744 ▼
Avg Home Value
$452,192
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,694
1-Year Change
+1.3%
% Renters
18.4%

Other Schools in 20744

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026