The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in English language arts. The lowest is 13% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Thomson Estates Elementary
Thomson Estates Elementary is a regular public school in Elkton, Maryland, serving students from Pre-K through fifth grade. It is part of Cecil County Public Schools. The student body is diverse: white students make up the largest share, followed by Black students, Hispanic students, and students who identify as two or more races. Small numbers of Asian and American Indian or Alaska Native students are also enrolled. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
State testing results from the 2024-25 school year show proficiency rates across grades three through five that a parent would want to examine closely. In English language arts, the share of students scoring proficient or above ranged from roughly a fifth of third graders to about a third of fourth graders and just over a third of fifth graders. In math, proficiency rates were below a fifth at every grade level tested. In science, tested only in fifth grade, the proficiency rate was below a fifth as well. These are the most recent data available, and they represent a single snapshot. A parent considering this school may wish to discuss with the school how these results align with classroom instruction and what supports are in place.
Thomson Estates Elementary is a neighborhood school in a town that serves as the county seat of Cecil County. Elkton has a traditional downtown along Main Street with historic buildings, county government offices, a hospital, and retail. The town sits at the head of navigation on the Elk River and was historically a transportation hub. The built environment is a mix of historic structures and suburban-style development. Public transit is limited; Cecil County operates a curb-to-curb demand-response service that requires advance scheduling. The town has seen modest population growth in recent years, with housing development expanding into formerly rural areas. Housing values in the area are moderate compared to national benchmarks, and rental costs are also moderate by national standards.
Within Cecil County Public Schools, a major facilities project is underway to combine Bohemia Manor High School and Bohemia Manor Middle School into a shared campus, expected to be complete by August 2026. This is a lasting change for families in the Chesapeake City region of the county, not directly affecting the Elkton area. The district recently faced a budget cycle where it warned of potential cuts to Pre-K and increases in class sizes if the county did not fund its full request; the district ultimately received what it described as record funding in the county's FY2026 budget.
Because Thomson Estates serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The school does not offer high school programs such as Advanced Placement or career pathway courses, which are not expected at this grade level. Data on chronic absenteeism and discipline was not available. The school is not a charter school or magnet school. No Title I status was reported in the data provided.
For a family looking at this school, the fundamental question is how the academic environment fits a child's needs. The state testing picture is one where proficiency levels are modest, particularly in math, and a parent would want to understand what strategies the school uses to move those numbers. The setting is a small-town elementary that draws from the local Elkton neighborhood, with a demographic mix that reflects the broader community. Housing in the area is relatively affordable compared to many parts of the state, which may be a factor for families settling in the region. The district-level budget uncertainty was resolved for the current year, but it signals that funding levels can be a recurring topic of discussion. Families who want to know more about academic interventions, class size, or enrichment offerings would need to ask the school directly, as those details were not available in the public data reviewed.
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