Summary:
Cecilton, Maryland is home to a single public elementary school, Cecilton Elementary, which serves 273 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade as part of the Cecil County Public Schools district.
While the school faces significant economic challenges, with nearly 59% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, it shows notable strengths. Cecilton Elementary boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1 and a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.0%, which is well below the district average of 21.9%. The school also outperforms its district in several key areas, particularly in 5th grade. In the 2025-2026 school year, 5th graders achieved 25% proficiency in math (compared to the district's 17.4%) and 46.3% proficiency in English Language Arts (compared to the district's 38%). Science scores also improved significantly, rising from 20% to 26.8% proficiency year-over-year, again outpacing the district average of 20.9%.
However, the school's overall state ranking has fluctuated, sitting at the 41st percentile for the 2025-2026 school year. A major concern is a dramatic drop in 4th-grade math proficiency, which fell to just 10.3%—a steep decline from the 3rd-grade score of 27.5% and far below the district average of 24.6%. This "4th-grade math cliff" is a critical area for improvement. Despite high per-student spending of $19,362, the school's mixed results suggest that resources may need to be more strategically focused, especially on math instruction in the 4th grade, to ensure all students achieve their full potential.
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