Excellent
#200 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 15% in state
Chesapeake Science Point
School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Hanover, MD
An Anne Arundel County Public Schools charter school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7321 Parkway Drive South, Hanover, MD 21076
- Math 53% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chesapeake Science Point score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.7%
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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Where Chesapeake Science Point 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,409
Median home value
$492,100
Median rent
$2,337/mo
College educated
55.1%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21076; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Maryland International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 1–12 | 2.9 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Aacps Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 3–12 | Not available | 427 | 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.
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
- #20 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
Chesapeake Science Point is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chesapeake Science Point
Chesapeake Science Point is a public school in Hanover, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 889 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #200 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chesapeake Science Point
What grades does Chesapeake Science Point serve?
Chesapeake Science Point serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Chesapeake Science Point?
Chesapeake Science Point has an enrollment of approximately 889 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Science Point?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Science Point is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chesapeake Science Point rank in MD?
Chesapeake Science Point ranks #200 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Chesapeake Science Point's MySchoolScout rating?
Chesapeake Science Point has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Chesapeake Science Point?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chesapeake Science Point has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chesapeake Science Point a charter school?
Yes, Chesapeake Science Point is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Chesapeake Science Point a Title I school?
No, Chesapeake Science Point is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chesapeake Science Point?
22.7% of students at Chesapeake Science Point 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 889
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (443) 757-5277
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 21076)
- 23,642
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
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 21076; 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
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