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#640 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 47% in state
Center for Educational Opportunity
High School · Harford County Public Schools · Aberdeen, MD
A Harford County Public Schools high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
253 Paradise Rd, Aberdeen, MD 21001
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Center for Educational Opportunity score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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 27 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Center for Educational Opportunity 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,635/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aberdeen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,778
Median home value
$267,400
Median rent
$1,391/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21001; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 2–12 | 0.0 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Aberdeen HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,465 | Compare → |
| Havre De Grace HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 870 | Compare → |
| Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harford County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #35 of 55
- District spending per student
- $17,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center for Educational Opportunity is listed in Harford County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center for Educational Opportunity
Center for Educational Opportunity is a public high school in Aberdeen, MD, part of Harford County Public Schools, serving approximately 87 students in grades 6th-12th with a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #640 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center for Educational Opportunity
What grades does Center for Educational Opportunity serve?
Center for Educational Opportunity serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Center for Educational Opportunity?
Center for Educational Opportunity has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center for Educational Opportunity?
The student-teacher ratio at Center for Educational Opportunity is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center for Educational Opportunity rank in MD?
Center for Educational Opportunity ranks #640 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Center for Educational Opportunity's MySchoolScout rating?
Center for Educational Opportunity has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Center for Educational Opportunity?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center for Educational Opportunity has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Center for Educational Opportunity a charter school?
No, Center for Educational Opportunity is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center for Educational Opportunity a Title I school?
No, Center for Educational Opportunity is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center for Educational Opportunity?
78.2% of students at Center for Educational Opportunity 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Harford County
- Phone
- (410) 273-5594
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 21001)
- 26,121
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 21001; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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