West Meade Early Education Center serves 217 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Meade Early Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
West Meade Early Education Center's student population of 217 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Meade Early Education Center is 0.71, 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.
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
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
24%
23%
Black
14%
33%
White
44%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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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?
217 students attend West Meade Early Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of West Meade Early Education Center students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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