Mary Moss at Adams Academy

35 Students

Middle School 6th - 9th

School Overview

Mary Moss at Adams Academy, located in Annapolis, Maryland, functions as an alternative educational program within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system. Designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school environment, the academy focuses on providing a personalized academic experience. The school aims to help students recover credits, improve their academic standing, and develop the necessary skills to graduate and transition into post-secondary success.

The environment at Mary Moss at Adams Academy is characterized by smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes social-emotional growth alongside rigorous academics. By offering specialized instruction and a more flexible structure, the school works to remove common barriers to learning, helping students regain their academic momentum. Its curriculum is aligned with state standards, ensuring that students remain on track for their high school diplomas while receiving the individualized attention needed to overcome personal or academic challenges.

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

1.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

122.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Moss at Adams Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	7
Black	20
Two or More	1

Black
20 (57.1 %)
White
7 (20.0 %)
Hispanic
7 (20.0 %)
Two or More
1 (2.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)222-1639
Grade Range:	6th - 9th
Total Students:	35
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	1.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 19