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#1078 of 1,363 schools in MD

Phoenix Academy

School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Annapolis, MD

An Anne Arundel County Public Schools school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1411 Cedar Park Road, Annapolis, MD 21401

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 49.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-2.88 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate49.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.3:1
District spending per student$17,624
Chronic Absenteeism61.1%

Students at Phoenix Academy score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 5% recently.

Show all 9 years
2013
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Phoenix 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Key SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–123.7 mi598Compare →
Indian Creek SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–124.6 mi502Compare →
The Harbour School at AnnapolisPrivate · tuition8.6private1–124.9 mi184Compare →
Central Special SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.5PK–125.0 mi127Compare →

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
#103 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

Phoenix Academy is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Phoenix Academy

Phoenix Academy is a public school in Annapolis, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 216 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,078 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Phoenix Academy

What grades does Phoenix Academy serve?

Phoenix Academy serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.

How many students attend Phoenix Academy?

Phoenix Academy has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Phoenix Academy rank in MD?

Phoenix Academy ranks #1,078 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Phoenix Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Phoenix Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Phoenix Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoenix Academy has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Is Phoenix Academy a charter school?

No, Phoenix Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Phoenix Academy a Title I school?

No, Phoenix Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phoenix Academy?

71.3% of students at Phoenix 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
2nd – 12th
Enrollment
216
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
special_ed
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anne Arundel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.1%
4-Year Graduation
49.5%
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 · 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 21401; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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