The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in English language arts. The lowest is 15% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Cecil Manor Elementary
Cecil Manor Elementary serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school in Elkton, Maryland, part of Cecil County Public Schools. The school sits on Elk Mills Road, just outside the town’s core, and draws from a surrounding area that includes both residential neighborhoods and rural edge. The student body is moderately sized for an elementary school. Enrollment by grade is fairly even across kindergarten through fifth grade, with prekindergarten also present. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, placing the school in a higher-need category for its district. Racially and ethnically, the student population is diverse: white students form the largest single group, followed by Black students, Hispanic students, and students who identify with two or more races. Small numbers of Asian and American Indian or Alaska Native students are also enrolled. Data on special education and English learner populations was not available in the source records.
On state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year, results show a pattern that families will want to examine closely. Proficiency rates in math were low across all tested grades. Third-grade math proficiency was somewhat higher than later grades, but fourth and fifth grade math rates were markedly lower. In English language arts, third graders performed at a higher rate than fourth or fifth graders, though the overall ELA proficiency across the school was below a third of students. Fifth-grade science results were also well below half of students meeting the proficiency standard. These figures represent a single year of testing; no multi-year trend is available because only one year of data was reported for this school under the current assessment. State testing data for earlier years was not provided, so it is not possible to say whether these results reflect a recent change or a longer-standing pattern. A parent may want to discuss these results with the school to understand the instructional approaches and supports in place, and to ask how the school tracks progress between grades.
The surrounding community of Elkton is the county seat of Cecil County, with a mix of historic downtown buildings, county government offices, and a hospital. The town has a traditional Main Street and sits near the head of the Elk River. Growth has been modest, with population increasing slowly since the 2020 census. The housing market in the area around the school reflects typical mid-Atlantic pricing: homes are valued at a level somewhat below national averages, and rents are higher relative to incomes, making affordability an important factor for many households. Cecil County operates a demand-response transit service that covers the county, but walkability in the immediate school vicinity may be limited to the surrounding residential area.
Cecil County Public Schools has seen notable recent changes that could affect families across the district, including near Cecil Manor. A major construction project is underway to combine Bohemia Manor High School and Middle School into one shared campus, though that project is in a different feeder area and does not directly affect the middle and high schools Cecil Manor students would eventually attend. More broadly, in the previous budget cycle the district warned of possible cuts to positions and programs if its budget request was not fully funded; the request was ultimately funded at a record level for the 2026 fiscal year, averting those immediate reductions. Families may want to follow subsequent budget discussions to gauge stability in class sizes and program offerings across the district.
Cecil Manor Elementary is a school where most indicators of academic performance are below typical benchmarks, and the student body includes a high proportion of families with economic need. The school does not offer magnet or charter programs, and no specialized course access or extracurricular offerings were described in the available data. For a family considering this school, the lower assessment results, combined with the supportive context of a district that recently secured full funding, suggest it is worth a direct conversation with school leadership about academic support structures, intervention programs, and how the school monitors student progress from kindergarten through fifth grade. The town of Elkton itself provides a small-city environment with some historic character and access to county services, while the surrounding county includes both suburban and rural areas.
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