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#1341 of 1,363 schools in MD

Ruth Parker Eason School

School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Millersville, MD

An Anne Arundel County Public Schools school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.

648 Old Mill Rd, Millersville, MD 21108

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 3% proficient (2022)
  • 6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-8.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile0th
College Readiness2.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6:1
District spending per student$17,624
Chronic Absenteeism45.3%

Students at Ruth Parker Eason School score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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 Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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

60%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ruth Parker Eason School 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$146,556

Median home value

$543,200

Median rent

$2,030/mo

College educated

53.6%

Homeownership

87%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
High Road School of Anne Arundel CountyPrivate · tuition7.5private1–121.7 mi48Compare →
Calvary Baptist Church AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–122.4 mi296Compare →
Marley Glen SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.8PK–122.5 mi116Compare →
Annapolis Area Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privateK–122.8 mi836Compare →

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
#122 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

Ruth Parker Eason School is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ruth Parker Eason School

Ruth Parker Eason School is a public school in Millersville, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 150 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,341 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ruth Parker Eason School

What grades does Ruth Parker Eason School serve?

Ruth Parker Eason School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Ruth Parker Eason School?

Ruth Parker Eason School has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Parker Eason School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Parker Eason School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ruth Parker Eason School rank in MD?

Ruth Parker Eason School ranks #1,341 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Ruth Parker Eason School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ruth Parker Eason School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Ruth Parker Eason School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruth Parker Eason School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ruth Parker Eason School a charter school?

No, Ruth Parker Eason School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ruth Parker Eason School a Title I school?

No, Ruth Parker Eason School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ruth Parker Eason School?

60.0% of students at Ruth Parker Eason School 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
150
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
special_ed
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anne Arundel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.3%
Area population (ZIP 21108)
17,894
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
41.5
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 21108; 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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