Summary:
In zip code 21113 (Odenton, MD), there is one middle school, Arundel Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 with a large enrollment of 1,312 students, and it stands out as a top-tier academic performer within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district.
Arundel Middle has earned a 4-star rating for three consecutive years and is ranked in the top 12-16% of all Maryland middle schools, with its state ranking improving from 52nd to 41st over the last three years. The school significantly outperforms both district and state averages in every tested subject. For the 2025-2026 school year, English Language Arts proficiency was 68.9% (compared to 55.9% district and 51.7% state), and overall math proficiency was 38.7% (compared to 29.3% district and 27.1% state). The most striking metric is in Algebra I, where 91.5% of students taking the End of Course exam were proficient—more than 3.5 times the district average of 26.3% and over 4 times the state average of 21.3%. Chronic absenteeism is low at 11.6%, well below the district average of 19.9%.
The school benefits from a favorable resource environment, with per-student spending of $15,247, a low student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1, and a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 26.22%. While the school shows strong year-over-year improvement in math, ELA, and science scores, there is a notable gap between its exceptional Algebra I performance and its general math proficiency, suggesting a highly effective advanced math track. Overall, Arundel Middle provides a high-quality, well-funded educational environment with strong academic outcomes and excellent student attendance.
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