The top reported proficiency rate is 47% in English language arts. The lowest is 29% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Quarterfield Elementary
Quarterfield Elementary is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Severn, a suburban census-designated place in Anne Arundel County. The school sits in a fast-growing part of the county, near Fort Meade and the Baltimore–Washington corridor. The community around it is car-dependent, with most households commuting to work, and the housing market reflects sustained demand: home values and rents have risen in recent years, and a sizable share of homes are owner-occupied. The area has seen decades of population growth, much of it linked to federal employment at Fort Meade and nearby defense installations, and the school’s attendance boundaries have been redrawn at times to keep pace with new development.
The school enrolls several hundred students in a single building, with a grade span that starts in pre-K. A substantial portion of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals. The student population is diverse: Black students make up the largest group, followed by White, Hispanic, Asian, and students who identify as two or more races. The school does not report counts for English learners or students with disabilities, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about how those populations are supported. There is no indicator of magnet or Title I status in the data.
State test results for the 2024–25 school year offer a mixed picture. In English language arts, proficiency rates varied by grade level; third grade showed a stronger performance, while fourth and fifth graders had lower rates. In math, the share of students meeting the proficiency bar was markedly lower across all tested grades, sitting well below the ELA results. Science, tested only in fifth grade, fell in a similar range to math. Overall, the school’s academic profile leans more toward reading strength in the early grades, with math and science representing areas that families may want to explore further. Only one year of test data was available, so it is not possible to say whether these results reflect a trend or a single snapshot.
No data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing, or course access was provided. Those gaps are common for elementary schools focused on the core academic program, but a parent looking for a full picture should expect the school to be able to share that information directly.
The district, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, recently opened Severn Run High School in the area, which may affect feeder patterns and long-range planning for families with younger children. Otherwise, no major district changes were reported.
Quarterfield Elementary offers a standard elementary academic program in a setting shaped by a fast-growing suburban corridor near major employment hubs. Its test results suggest that reading instruction may be a relative strength, while math and science proficiency are areas where the school is likely working to improve. The school serves a diverse student body, and the community around it is family-oriented, with a high rate of households with children. For a family settling in this part of Anne Arundel County, Quarterfield presents a typical public elementary school with a demographic profile that reflects the area’s change and with academic outcomes that warrant an active conversation with the school staff about how the school addresses math and science instruction across the grades.
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