Below Average
#1120 of 1,363 schools in MD
Swan Creek School
School · Harford County Public Schools · Aberdeen, MD
A Harford County Public Schools school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
253 Paradise Road, Aberdeen, MD 21001
- Math 9% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Swan Creek School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 4 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Swan Creek 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,635/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aberdeen), 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
$81,778
Median home value
$267,400
Median rent
$1,391/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Harford Academy at Campus HillsEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 139 | Compare → |
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
- #52 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
Swan Creek School is listed in Harford County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swan Creek School
Swan Creek School is a public school in Aberdeen, MD, part of Harford County Public Schools, serving approximately 402 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,120 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swan Creek School
What grades does Swan Creek School serve?
Swan Creek School serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Swan Creek School?
Swan Creek School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swan Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swan Creek School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swan Creek School rank in MD?
Swan Creek School ranks #1,120 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Swan Creek School's MySchoolScout rating?
Swan Creek School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Swan Creek School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swan Creek School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Swan Creek School a charter school?
No, Swan Creek School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swan Creek School a Title I school?
No, Swan Creek School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swan Creek School?
25.6% of students at Swan Creek 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
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Harford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.7%
- Phone
- (410) 273-5594
- Area population (ZIP 21001)
- 26,121
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 21001; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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