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#908 of 1,363 schools in MD
Meade High
High School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Ft. Meade, MD
An Anne Arundel County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1100 Clark Road, Ft. Meade, MD 20755
- Math 7% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Meade High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
57.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Meade High 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,886
Median rent
$2,380/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
0.8%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20755; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Chesapeake Science PointCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 889 | Compare → |
| Annapolis Area Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 836 | Compare → |
| Odenton Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 205 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #84 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
Meade High is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meade High
Meade High is a public high school in Ft. Meade, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 2,349 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #908 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meade High
What grades does Meade High serve?
Meade High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Meade High?
Meade High has an enrollment of approximately 2,349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meade High?
The student-teacher ratio at Meade High is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meade High rank in MD?
Meade High ranks #908 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Meade High's MySchoolScout rating?
Meade High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Meade High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meade High has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Meade High a charter school?
No, Meade High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meade High a Title I school?
No, Meade High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meade High?
57.3% of students at Meade High 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
- 2,349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 139
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.6%
- Phone
- (410) 674-7710
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 20755)
- 10,477
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 27.2
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 20755; 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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