West Meade Early Education Center serves 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94%
- Attendance Zone: West Meade Early Education Center serves the northwest part of Fort George G Meade, MD, covering an area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Meade Early Education Center's student population of 246 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
246 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Meade Early Education Center is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MD state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
How many students attend West Meade Early Education Center?
246 students attend West Meade Early Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of West Meade Early Education Center students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Meade Early Education Center?
West Meade Early Education Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Meade Early Education Center offer ?
West Meade Early Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Meade Early Education Center part of?
West Meade Early Education Center is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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