The top reported proficiency rate is 25% in English language arts. The lowest is 12% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Annapolis Elementary
Annapolis Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the heart of Maryland’s capital city. The school is a regular public elementary school within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system. Annapolis itself is a historic waterfront city that functions as the state capital, county seat, and home to St. John’s College and the U.S. Naval Academy. Its compact downtown, brick-lined streets, and City Dock draw visitors and residents alike. Housing in the area is expensive; home values and rents are well above national averages, a reflection of the city’s desirability and limited land area. The school’s location on Green Street places it inside the city, though the locale brief notes that outside downtown the built environment becomes more auto-oriented.
The student body is diverse and economically disadvantaged. A very large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of high poverty. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black, followed by Hispanic, with a smaller share of White students and very small numbers of Asian students and students of two or more races. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not reported in the available records, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
State assessment results from the 2024-25 school year provide the only test data available; there is no multi-year trend to compare. On the MCAP assessments in math and English language arts, and on the MISA science test, proficiency rates were low in nearly every grade and subject. In math, the proportion of students meeting or exceeding the state standard was in the single digits or low teens across grades three, four, and five. In English language arts, third and fourth graders also showed low proficiency, while fifth graders posted a notably higher rate, approaching half of students tested. Fifth-grade science proficiency was low. Because only one year of results is reported, it is not possible to see whether this pattern is consistent or changing.
The school does not have a graduation rate, as it serves only elementary grades. No chronic absenteeism, discipline, or staffing data were available in the records reviewed. Parent-relevant changes at the district level include the opening of Severn Run High School, a new comprehensive high school in the Severn area that redrew attendance boundaries in the western part of the county; this change may not directly affect Annapolis Elementary’s attendance zone but is part of the broader district’s growth management.
Overall, Annapolis Elementary serves a high-poverty, diverse student population in an expensive urban setting. Academic proficiency on state tests is low across most subjects and grades, with the exception of fifth-grade English language arts, which stands apart from the other results. Families considering this school may want to inquire about the specific instructional supports, interventions, and enrichment programs in place, as well as the resources available for students who are learning English or have special needs. The broader Annapolis community offers a dense, historic environment with many civic and cultural anchors, but the school’s student composition and performance profile suggest a setting where addressing economic and academic challenges is a central priority.
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