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#750 of 1,363 schools in MD
Aacps Virtual Academy
School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Arnold, MD
An Anne Arundel County Public Schools school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
241 Peninsula Farm Road, Arnold, MD 21012
- Math 15% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Aacps Virtual Academy score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2022, reaching 31% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 4 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Aacps Virtual Academy 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$137,544
Median home value
$552,000
Median rent
$2,171/mo
College educated
59.8%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harbour School at AnnapolisPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | 1–12 | 3.4 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Indian Creek SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Chesapeake Science PointCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | Not available | 889 | Compare → |
| Marley Glen SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 116 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 126
- Rank in district
- #61 of 123
- District spending per student
- $17,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aacps Virtual Academy is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aacps Virtual Academy
Aacps Virtual Academy is a public school in Arnold, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 427 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #750 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aacps Virtual Academy
What grades does Aacps Virtual Academy serve?
Aacps Virtual Academy serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend Aacps Virtual Academy?
Aacps Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aacps Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aacps Virtual Academy is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aacps Virtual Academy rank in MD?
Aacps Virtual Academy ranks #750 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Aacps Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Aacps Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Aacps Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aacps Virtual Academy has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Aacps Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Aacps Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aacps Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Aacps Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aacps Virtual Academy?
13.6% of students at Aacps Virtual Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (410) 544-1082
- Area population (ZIP 21012)
- 22,306
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 · 2025 MCAP · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · 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 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 21012; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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