Summary:
In zip code 21401, there is one middle school, Wiley H. Bates Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Annapolis, Maryland, with a total enrollment of 707 students as part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district.
Wiley H. Bates Middle presents a mixed picture of performance. The school is a standout in advanced math, with an impressive 71.8% of students proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding the district average of 26.3% and the state average of 21.3%. However, this success contrasts sharply with overall math proficiency, which sits at just 25.6%, below the district average of 29.3%. The 8th-grade math proficiency rate is alarmingly low at 4.9%, suggesting a two-tiered system where a select group excels in accelerated coursework while the majority struggles. English Language Arts (ELA) is a relative strength, with 50.7% proficiency, slightly above the state average of 51.7% but below the district's 55.9%. The school also spends a substantial $22,850 per student and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.
A key concern is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 22.8%, which is above the district average of 19.9% and likely impacts overall academic outcomes, especially given that 54.74% of students are economically disadvantaged. Despite high per-student spending and small class sizes, the school's overall math and ELA scores remain below district averages, raising questions about resource allocation. The school has consistently earned a 3-star rating and ranks around the 60th percentile in the state over the last three years. For parents, this school offers a strong accelerated math program for high-achieving students but faces significant challenges in supporting the majority of its students in standard math courses and addressing attendance issues.
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