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#825 of 1,363 schools in MD
Crofton High School
High School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Gambrills, MD
An Anne Arundel County Public Schools high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2291 Davidsonville Road, Gambrills, MD 21054
- Math 23% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Crofton High School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 56% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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
13.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crofton High 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,976
Median home value
$587,700
Median rent
$2,351/mo
College educated
57.9%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Bowie HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 2,534 | Compare → |
| Belair Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Rockbridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 346 | 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
- #74 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
Crofton High School is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crofton High School
Crofton High School is a public high school in Gambrills, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,896 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #825 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crofton High School
What grades does Crofton High School serve?
Crofton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Crofton High School?
Crofton High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,896 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crofton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crofton High School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crofton High School rank in MD?
Crofton High School ranks #825 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Crofton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crofton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Crofton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crofton High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Crofton High School a charter school?
No, Crofton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crofton High School a Title I school?
No, Crofton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crofton High School?
13.5% of students at Crofton High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,896
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (410) 451-5300
- Area population (ZIP 21054)
- 15,412
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 21054; 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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