Serving 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ruth Parker Eason School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruth Parker Eason School's student population of 128 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
128 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
BELONG.....GROW....SUCCEED
School Rankings
Ruth Parker Eason School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Parker Eason School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1236 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Parker Eason School's ranking?
Ruth Parker Eason School is ranked #1236 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Ruth Parker Eason School often compared to?
Ruth Parker Eason Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marley Glen School, Central Special School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ruth Parker Eason School?
The graduation rate of Ruth Parker Eason School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ruth Parker Eason School?
128 students attend Ruth Parker Eason School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ruth Parker Eason School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruth Parker Eason School?
Ruth Parker Eason School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruth Parker Eason School offer ?
Ruth Parker Eason School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ruth Parker Eason School part of?
Ruth Parker Eason School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
In what neighborhood is Ruth Parker Eason School located?
Ruth Parker Eason School is located in the South Gate neighborhood of Millersville, MD. There are 3 other public schools located in South Gate.
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