Summary:
The 21054 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district. The standout schools in this area are Crofton Middle School, which consistently ranks among the top 31 middle schools in Maryland, and Crofton High School, which is among the top 19 high schools in the state.
Crofton Middle School and Crofton High School excel academically, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the county and state averages. Crofton Middle School has 43.1% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 71.4% in English Language Arts, while Crofton High School stands out with 81.4% of 10th-grade students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, well above the county and state averages. In contrast, Arundel High has lower Mathematics proficiency, with only 9.1% of students scoring proficient or better.
The schools in the 21054 zip code also vary in their student demographics, with Crofton High and Crofton Middle having a higher percentage of White students, and Arundel High having a more diverse student population. Additionally, Arundel High has the highest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 25.73%, while Crofton High School has the lowest at 13.8%. The spending per student also differs, with Crofton High School spending the most at $16,788 per student, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.
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