Very Good
#479 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 35% in state
Mary Moss at Adams Academy
Middle School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Annapolis, MD
An Anne Arundel County Public Schools middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
245 Clay Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
- Math 5% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 10% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 1.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Moss at Adams Academy score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2020, to 7% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary Moss at Adams Academy 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- City Safety: High2,915/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Annapolis), 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
$119,296
Median home value
$580,600
Median rent
$2,106/mo
College educated
60.8%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 2–12 | 0.7 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Wiley H. Bates MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 657 | Compare → |
| Annapolis MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 793 | Compare → |
| Key SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 598 | 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
- #42 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
Mary Moss at Adams Academy is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Moss at Adams Academy
Mary Moss at Adams Academy is a public middle school in Annapolis, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 42 students in grades 6th-9th with a 1.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #479 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Moss at Adams Academy
What grades does Mary Moss at Adams Academy serve?
Mary Moss at Adams Academy serves students in grades 6th through 9th.
How many students attend Mary Moss at Adams Academy?
Mary Moss at Adams Academy has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Moss at Adams Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Moss at Adams Academy is 1.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Moss at Adams Academy rank in MD?
Mary Moss at Adams Academy ranks #479 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Mary Moss at Adams Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Moss at Adams Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Mary Moss at Adams Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Moss at Adams Academy has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Mary Moss at Adams Academy a charter school?
No, Mary Moss at Adams Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Moss at Adams Academy a Title I school?
No, Mary Moss at Adams Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Moss at Adams Academy?
81.0% of students at Mary Moss at Adams Academy 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
- 6th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Phone
- (410) 222-1639
- Area population (ZIP 21401)
- 39,118
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 21401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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