The top reported proficiency rate is 66% in English language arts. The lowest is 41% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Mayo Elementary
Mayo Elementary is a regular public school in Edgewater, Maryland, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade within Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Edgewater is a suburban, car-oriented area southwest of Annapolis, positioned along the South River and Maryland Route 2, with residential subdivisions and commercial corridors rather than a walkable downtown. The school draws from a community where home values and rents are well above national benchmarks, and a relatively modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, reflecting an affluent local population.
Academically, the school’s strongest showing is in English language arts, where across grades three through five a majority of students scored at or above the state proficiency standard. Third and fourth grade proficiency rates were comfortably above the midpoint; fifth grade results were reported in a range that also indicates solid performance, though the exact figure is not publicly given. Mathematics results are more uneven. Fourth graders posted a notably higher proficiency rate than third graders, while fifth grade math dipped, with only about a quarter of students reaching the proficient level. In science, tested only in fifth grade, proficiency fell between those two extremes. All assessment data comes from Maryland’s MCAP and MISA exams for a single year, so no multi-year trend is available. The school does not serve grades that report a graduation rate.
The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial students. Enrollment is moderate for an elementary school, and the school appears to serve a relatively low-poverty population based on the fraction of students receiving meal assistance. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not included in the available records, and information on discipline, chronic absenteeism, and staffing was also absent. A parent may want to follow up with the school on these topics directly.
Edgewater has experienced steady retail and residential development, though recent population estimates show some fluctuation, including a slight decline in recent years. Housing is expensive, with home values and rents that place the area among the pricier parts of Anne Arundel County. The district recently opened a new middle school in nearby Severn, which could affect feeder patterns for families living in the Mayo Elementary zone, but the school itself has no reported boundary changes.
Mayo Elementary is a fit for families who prioritize a strong literacy program in a low-poverty, largely homogeneous setting and are comfortable with a suburban, car-dependent environment. The math performance in later elementary grades may be worth a closer look, and the absence of certain data points means there are open questions a prospective parent would want to ask the school directly.
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