West Meade Early Education Center
Tel:
(410) 222-6545
West Meade Early Education Center serves 286 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%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achievingproficiency in reading/language arts
is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
Top Placements
West Meade Early Education Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
West Meade Early Education Center's student population of 286 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
| Total Students | 286 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The
diversity score
of West Meade Early Education Center is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 85-89% | 80% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 90-94% | 85% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 17% |
| Black | 14% | 34% |
| White | 51% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anne Arundel County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Meade Early Education Center is Meade High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Macarthur Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort George G Meade Macarthur Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,037 student
0.5 miles
3500 Rockenbach Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-0032 0.5 6-8 1,037 - Fort George G Meade Meade Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 620 students
0.8 miles
1103 26th St
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-2355 0.8 6-8 620 - Fort George G Meade Manor View Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 320 students
1.0 miles
2900 Macarthur Rd
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 222-6504 1.0 1-5 320 - Fort George G Meade Meade High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,978 student
1.1 miles
1100 Clark Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 674-7710 1.1 9-12 1,978 - Laurel Maya Angelou Academy At New Beginnings Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 30 students
1.4 miles
8400 River Rd
Laurel, MD 20724
(202) 299-3227 1.4 9-12 30
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