The top reported proficiency rate is 59% in English language arts. The lowest is 25% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Abingdon Elementary
Abingdon Elementary is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Harford County, Maryland, positioned in a residential part of the Abingdon area just south of Interstate 95. The school is one of several elementary options in the community, and its students typically move on to Edgewood High School. The building sits in a setting that blends rural and suburban elements, with the Bush River nearby and access to several parks.
Abingdon itself is a census-designated place with a population shaped significantly by its proximity to Aberdeen Proving Ground, a major U.S. Army facility that draws both military and civilian workers. Many families in the area are connected to the base, and the community is car-dependent, oriented around highway corridors rather than a walkable downtown core. Housing development has concentrated near I-95, serving commuters headed to Baltimore and other employment centers. Home values in the Abingdon area have seen a modest increase in recent years, while rents have risen at a more noticeable pace, reflecting demand in this commuter corridor.
The school enrolls several hundred students, with a demographic mix that includes a white plurality, a substantial share of Black students, and a meaningful number of students who identify as two or more races. A moderate portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, indicating a range of household income levels within the school community. Staffing data and information on course access were not available in the provided material, so those aspects cannot be assessed here.
On the Maryland state assessments administered in the 2024–25 school year, Abingdon Elementary’s results show a clear split between subjects. In English language arts, a majority of students in grades three, four, and five scored at or above the proficient level, with the strongest performance appearing in fourth grade and the fifth-grade results also solid. Math results are more uneven. In third and fourth grades, roughly two in five students met the proficiency bar, but in fifth grade that share dropped, with a smaller minority reaching proficiency. Science, tested only in fifth grade, yielded results similar to the math dip, with a lower share of students proficient. These numbers represent a single year of data, so there is no multi-year trend to evaluate. A parent considering Abingdon Elementary may want to discuss with the school how math and science instruction is structured, especially for the upper elementary grades, and what supports are in place for students who are not yet on track.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, no graduation rate applies. Also absent from the available data are figures on chronic absenteeism, discipline, and special population counts such as students with disabilities or English learners. These are notable gaps for any family trying to understand the full picture of the school environment.
At the district level, Harford County Public Schools recently rebult Homestead-Wakefield Elementary School in Bel Air, consolidating a two-building campus into one facility. Separately, a new state law on attendance and behavior, the Keep Students In Class mandate, took effect starting the 2024–25 school year and applies across all Maryland districts, including Harford County. That policy changes how absences and disciplinary removals are handled, so families new to the district should be aware of these expectations.
For families looking at Abingdon, the school offers a community context that is neither deeply rural nor fully suburban, with a strong military presence and commuter orientation. The academic profile presents relative strengths in reading and writing across the tested grades, while math and science results are weaker, particularly by fifth grade. The lack of available trend data or broader support metrics means that a thorough visit and conversation with school staff would be especially useful before forming a final impression.
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