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#801 of 1,363 schools in MD
West Meade Early Education Center
Elementary School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Ft. Meade, MD
An Anne Arundel County Public Schools elementary school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7722 Ray Street, Ft. Meade, MD 20755
- Math 87% proficient (2010)
- Reading 92% proficient (2010)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Meade Early Education Center score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2009, to 90% in 2010, across a 2-year record (2009–2010).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Meade Early Education Center 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pershing Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 530 | Compare → |
| Jessup ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 594 | Compare → |
| Meade Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Van Bokkelen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 433 | 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.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 126
- Rank in district
- #70 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
West Meade Early Education Center is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Meade Early Education Center
West Meade Early Education Center is a public elementary school in Ft. Meade, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 217 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #801 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Meade Early Education Center
What grades does West Meade Early Education Center serve?
West Meade Early Education Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend West Meade Early Education Center?
West Meade Early Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Meade Early Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Meade Early Education Center is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Meade Early Education Center rank in MD?
West Meade Early Education Center ranks #801 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is West Meade Early Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
West Meade Early Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 West Meade Early Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Meade Early Education Center has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Is West Meade Early Education Center a charter school?
No, West Meade Early Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Meade Early Education Center a Title I school?
No, West Meade Early Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Meade Early Education Center?
25.3% of students at West Meade Early Education Center 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (410) 222-6545
- 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 20755; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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