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#581 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 43% in state
Fort Smallwood Elementary
Elementary School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Pasadena, MD
An Anne Arundel County Public Schools elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1720 Poplar Ridge Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- Math 37% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Smallwood Elementary score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fort Smallwood Elementary 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 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,732
Median home value
$412,100
Median rent
$2,077/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21122; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodkin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Lake Shore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Riviera Beach ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Devine Mercy AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 82 | 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.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 126
- Rank in district
- #51 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
Fort Smallwood Elementary is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Smallwood Elementary
Fort Smallwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Pasadena, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 404 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #581 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Smallwood Elementary
What grades does Fort Smallwood Elementary serve?
Fort Smallwood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fort Smallwood Elementary?
Fort Smallwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Smallwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Smallwood Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Smallwood Elementary rank in MD?
Fort Smallwood Elementary ranks #581 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Fort Smallwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Smallwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Fort Smallwood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Smallwood Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fort Smallwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Fort Smallwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Smallwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fort Smallwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Smallwood Elementary?
23.5% of students at Fort Smallwood Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (410) 222-6450
- Area population (ZIP 21122)
- 61,589
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 21122; 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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