The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in English language arts. The lowest is 20% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Point Pleasant Elementary
Point Pleasant Elementary is a regular public school in Glen Burnie, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving students from preschool through fifth grade. The school sits in a sprawling suburban area shaped by major commercial corridors and residential neighborhoods, with a student body that reflects the surrounding community’s diversity. The demographic profile shows a largely White enrollment, alongside substantial Hispanic and Black populations, and a majority of students come from low-income households, a factor that often influences the resources and support a school can provide.
On the state assessments administered through the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program, the school’s results are modest. In mathematics, the proportion of students scoring at the proficient level or above is low across third, fourth, and fifth grades, with fifth grade showing the weakest performance. In reading, the share of students meeting proficiency is higher, rising from about a third in third grade to just under half in fourth and fifth grades. Science results for fifth graders, measured by the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment, are likewise low. Because only one year of testing data is available for this school, there is no trend to show improvement or decline over time.
These academic figures are part of a broader picture. The school serves a high-poverty population, with a very large share of families qualifying for meal assistance. That economic context is relevant for parents weighing what kind of support a child might need, though the available data does not include information on staffing, class sizes, or specific programs for students who are behind. A parent would want to ask the school directly about intervention and enrichment offerings.
Glen Burnie, where the school is located, is a census-designated place and Baltimore suburb that grew rapidly in recent decades. The built environment is car-dependent, with numerous shopping centers and mid-rise office buildings along Ritchie Highway and Crain Highway. The community has light rail access to Baltimore, a recreational trail, and proximity to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, which is a major employer. The area continues to see modest growth, and housing values in the zip code are comparable to the broader region, though affordability relative to income is tight. The school district has opened a new middle school in the western part of the county, but this does not directly affect Point Pleasant’s attendance zone.
The school itself is a regular elementary school without charter or magnet status. No information was available on Title I designation, discipline rates, attendance, or the share of students with disabilities or those learning English. Those gaps would be important for a family to investigate with the front office, especially if a child might need specialized instruction.
For a family considering this school, the central takeaway is that academic proficiency is low compared to expectations in the state, and the student body faces significant economic challenges. The school’s size is moderate, and it serves a diverse neighborhood. A parent would be wise to visit, talk to staff about how they support struggling readers and mathematicians, and look at what after-school or in-class programs exist. The surrounding community offers suburban conveniences and transit options, but the school’s test results suggest that for a child who needs strong academic grounding, the home and school partnership will be especially important.
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