The top reported proficiency rate is 46% in English language arts. The lowest is 24% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Traceys Elementary
Traceys Elementary is a regular public school in Anne Arundel County serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. The school sits in Traceys Landing, a small, rural, unincorporated community on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The area is known for its historic 18th- and 19th-century homes, rolling farmland, and low population density. There is no traditional downtown; civic life centers on sites such as St. James Church and the elementary school itself. Residents are car-dependent, and the community has seen modest population change in recent years, with no major new housing developments publicly reported.
The school itself frames a distinct academic experience. On state assessments administered through the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program, reading proficiency rates varied by grade level. Fourth graders showed a stronger share meeting expectations, while third and fifth graders had lower rates. In math, the pattern was similar but with notably weaker results across all tested grades; fifth-grade math was especially soft. Fifth-grade science results, measured by the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment, were also low. Since this is a single year of data, no trend direction is available. A parent may want to ask the school about how instruction supports students who are not yet meeting benchmarks, particularly in math and science.
The student body is diverse. About half the students are white, and more than a third are Hispanic. Smaller shares are Black or multiracial, and a very small number are Asian. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a marker that federal support reaches a broad share of families. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not provided, so those figures are not part of this account. The school’s size is modest for an elementary building, with relatively balanced class sections across kindergarten through fifth grade and a prekindergarten program.
Traceys Landing is a more expensive housing market than many parts of Maryland. Home values sit well above the statewide and national typical levels. Rents are also elevated relative to local income, meaning the cost of living here is high. The community’s high average household income partly explains that, but the housing market may be a factor for families considering the area.
The parent district, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, opened Severn Run High School in the western part of the county, a publicly reported change that redrew attendance boundaries for some middle and high school families. That shift does not directly affect Traceys Elementary’s attendance zone, but families moving into the area may want to confirm the feeder pattern if they plan to stay through secondary grades.
No discipline, attendance, or staffing metrics were available in the data reviewed, and the state testing results lack participation rates, so a fuller picture of school climate and student engagement is incomplete. Chronic absenteeism and special education counts were also absent. For a parent weighing this school, a conversation with the principal or a visit to the building can fill in those gaps.
The overall academic picture is mixed—stronger in reading than in math or science, with room for growth at the upper elementary grades. The rural, historic setting offers a quiet, residential environment that many families value, paired with the resources of a large county district. The school’s demographic composition and high share of economically disadvantaged students mean that it serves a broad cross-section of children, and the community’s housing costs suggest that families choosing Traceys Landing are making a specific trade-off between location and affordability.
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