The top reported proficiency rate is 19% in English language arts. The lowest is 8% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Georgetown East Elementary
Georgetown East Elementary serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Annapolis, Maryland, as part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The school is a regular public elementary school, not a charter or magnet. The student body is diverse, with Black and Hispanic students each making up a substantial share of the enrollment, and a smaller share of white students. A very large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, indicating a high level of economic need in the school community.
The school sits in Annapolis, the state capital and county seat, a city that blends government, higher education, and a historic waterfront. Downtown Annapolis is compact and walkable, with the Maryland State House, St. John's College, and the U.S. Naval Academy nearby. The city is land-constrained and experienced modest population growth in recent years. Major highways connect Annapolis to Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and the city draws tourism from its sailing and maritime culture. The district, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, recently opened a new comprehensive high school in the western part of the county, reflecting growth in that area.
On state assessments, Georgetown East Elementary's results are low. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above was in the single digits for third grade and in the low double digits for fourth and fifth grades. In English language arts, the share of students reaching proficiency was in the low twenties for third grade and in the high teens for fourth and fifth grades. In science, the share of fifth graders scoring proficient was in the single digits. These are the most recent results available, and they represent a single year of data, so no trend can be established. A parent considering this school will want to discuss these results directly with the school and district to understand the instructional supports in place.
The school serves a student population that is predominantly Black and Hispanic, with a smaller share of white students and a very small share of Asian and multiracial students. The enrollment is moderate for an elementary school, with a notably large prekindergarten program that accounts for a substantial portion of the total enrollment. The school does not serve grades beyond fifth, so there is no graduation rate to report.
Housing in the area is expensive relative to national benchmarks, with home values and rents both above typical national levels. The local economy is anchored by state government, the U.S. Naval Academy, St. John's College, and tourism tied to the waterfront. The district recently opened a new high school in the western part of the county, which may affect attendance boundaries for some families over time.
The school's state assessment results are low across all tested subjects and grades. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above was in the single digits for third grade and in the low double digits for fourth and fifth grades. In English language arts, the share of students reaching proficiency was in the low twenties for third grade and in the high teens for fourth and fifth grades. In fifth-grade science, the share of students scoring proficient was in the single digits. These are the most recent results available, and they represent a single year of data, so no trend can be assessed. A parent considering this school will want to discuss these results directly with the school and district to understand the instructional strategies and supports in place.
The student body is predominantly Black and Hispanic, with a much smaller share of white students and very small shares of Asian, multiracial, and American Indian students. A very large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, reflecting high economic need. The school has a notably large prekindergarten program relative to its overall enrollment, which may be a draw for families with young children. The school does not serve grades beyond fifth, so there is no graduation rate to report.
Housing in the area is expensive relative to national benchmarks, with home values and rents both above typical national levels. The cost of buying a home is high compared to local incomes, and renting is also costly. Families considering this school will want to weigh the affordability of the area against the school's academic results.
The school's state assessment results are low across the board. In math, the share of students reaching proficiency was in the single digits for third grade and in the low double digits for fourth and fifth grades. In English language arts, the share of students scoring proficient was in the low twenties for third grade and in the high teens for fourth and fifth grades. In fifth-grade science, the share of students reaching proficiency was in the single digits. These results represent a single year of data, so no trend can be determined. A parent considering this school will want to discuss these results directly with the school and district to understand the instructional supports and interventions in place.
The school's student body is diverse, with Black and Hispanic students each making up a substantial share of the enrollment, and a much smaller share of white students. A very large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, reflecting high economic need. The school has a notably large prekindergarten program, which may be a draw for families with young children. The school does not serve grades beyond fifth, so there is no graduation rate to report.
Housing in the area is expensive relative to national benchmarks, with home values and rents both above typical national levels. The cost of buying a home is high compared to local incomes, and renting is also costly. Families considering this school will want to weigh the affordability of the area against the school's academic results.
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