Serving 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ruth Parker Eason School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruth Parker Eason School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ruth Parker Eason School's student population of 150 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ruth Parker Eason School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Parker Eason School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1298 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
11%
23%
Black
40%
33%
White
36%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Parker Eason School's ranking?
Ruth Parker Eason School is ranked #1298 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Ruth Parker Eason School often compared to?
Ruth Parker Eason Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marley Glen School, Central Special School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ruth Parker Eason School?
The graduation rate of Ruth Parker Eason School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ruth Parker Eason School?
150 students attend Ruth Parker Eason School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ruth Parker Eason School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruth Parker Eason School?
Ruth Parker Eason School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruth Parker Eason School offer ?
Ruth Parker Eason School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruth Parker Eason School part of?
Ruth Parker Eason School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
In what neighborhood is Ruth Parker Eason School located?
Ruth Parker Eason School is located in the South Gate neighborhood of Millersville, MD. There are 3 other public schools located in South Gate.
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