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#1329 of 1,363 schools in MD

Harford Academy at Campus Hills

School · Harford County Public Schools · Bel Air, MD

A Harford County Public Schools school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 5% proficient (2022)
  • <50% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-6.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness3.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate<50%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.7:1
District spending per student$17,493
Chronic Absenteeism46.8%

Students at Harford Academy at Campus Hills score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

64.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Harford Academy at Campus Hills 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bel Air), 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

$137,219

Median home value

$418,400

Median rent

$1,730/mo

College educated

52.2%

Homeownership

90.5%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–124.2 mi143Compare →
The Highlands SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3private1–124.2 mi65Compare →
Emmorton Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7privateK–124.5 mi49Compare →
Swan Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.62–12Not available402Compare →

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.

Harford County Public Schools

Schools in district
55
Rank in district
#55 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

Harford Academy at Campus Hills is listed in Harford County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harford Academy at Campus Hills

Harford Academy at Campus Hills is a public school in Bel Air, MD, part of Harford County Public Schools, serving approximately 139 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,329 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harford Academy at Campus Hills

What grades does Harford Academy at Campus Hills serve?

Harford Academy at Campus Hills serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Harford Academy at Campus Hills?

Harford Academy at Campus Hills has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harford Academy at Campus Hills?

The student-teacher ratio at Harford Academy at Campus Hills is 2.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harford Academy at Campus Hills rank in MD?

Harford Academy at Campus Hills ranks #1,329 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Harford Academy at Campus Hills's MySchoolScout rating?

Harford Academy at Campus Hills has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Harford Academy at Campus Hills?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harford Academy at Campus Hills has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Harford Academy at Campus Hills a charter school?

No, Harford Academy at Campus Hills is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Harford Academy at Campus Hills a Title I school?

No, Harford Academy at Campus Hills is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harford Academy at Campus Hills?

64.7% of students at Harford Academy at Campus Hills 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
139
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
special_ed
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Harford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.8%
4-Year Graduation
<50%
Area population (ZIP 21015)
30,451
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
40.3
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 21015; 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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