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#334 of 1,363 schools in MD

Top 24% in state

Arundel Middle

Middle School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Odenton, MD

An Anne Arundel County Public Schools middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1179 Hammond Ln, Odenton, MD 21113

  • Math 36% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.3% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.1% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+6.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment6.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$17,624
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Arundel Middle score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
58%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Arundel Middle 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$125,081

Median home value

$401,900

Median rent

$2,152/mo

College educated

51.4%

Homeownership

63.5%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21113; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Odenton Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3PK–121.1 mi205Compare →
Annapolis Area Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7K–122.3 mi836Compare →
High Road School of Anne Arundel CountyPrivate · tuition7.51–123.1 mi48Compare →
Rockbridge AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9K–123.3 mi346Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Schools in district
126
Rank in district
#30 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

Arundel Middle is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arundel Middle

Arundel Middle is a public middle school in Odenton, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,349 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arundel Middle

What grades does Arundel Middle serve?

Arundel Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Arundel Middle?

Arundel Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,349 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arundel Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Arundel Middle is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arundel Middle rank in MD?

Arundel Middle ranks #334 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Arundel Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Arundel Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Arundel Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arundel Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Arundel Middle a charter school?

No, Arundel Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arundel Middle a Title I school?

No, Arundel Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arundel Middle?

27.1% of students at Arundel Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,349
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anne Arundel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
Area population (ZIP 21113)
38,053
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
36.3
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 21113; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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