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#1340 of 1,363 schools in MD
Central Special School
School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Edgewater, MD
An Anne Arundel County Public Schools school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
140 Stepney Ln, Edgewater, MD 21037
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Special School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 35 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Special School 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,541
Median home value
$530,900
Median rent
$2,276/mo
College educated
46.2%
Homeownership
89.3%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Phoenix AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 2–12 | 5.0 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Aacps Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 3–12 | Not available | 427 | Compare → |
| Carrie Weedon Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK | Not available | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #121 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
Central Special School is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Special School
Central Special School is a public school in Edgewater, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 127 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,340 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Special School
What grades does Central Special School serve?
Central Special School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Central Special School?
Central Special School has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Special School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Special School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Special School rank in MD?
Central Special School ranks #1,340 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Central Special School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Special School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Central Special School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Special School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Special School a charter school?
No, Central Special School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Special School a Title I school?
No, Central Special School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Special School?
59.1% of students at Central Special School 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.5%
- Phone
- (410) 956-5885
- Area population (ZIP 21037)
- 20,851
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 · 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.
- 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 21037; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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