Summary:
Conowingo, Maryland, is home to a single public elementary school, Conowingo Elementary, which serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade within the Cecil County Public Schools district, a district that ranks in the bottom third of Maryland.
Conowingo Elementary stands out as a strong performer in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science, but faces a significant challenge in Mathematics. In the 2025-2026 school year, 51.1% of students were proficient in ELA, matching the state average and exceeding the district average of 46.9%. The school’s 5th-grade science scores are exceptional, with 37.5% of students proficient—dramatically higher than the district’s 20.9% and the state’s 32.4%. However, only 24.1% of students were proficient in Math, which is below the state average of 27.1%. This contrast suggests a need for targeted math intervention. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.1%, far better than the district’s 21.9%, which is a key factor supporting its academic successes.
Notable grade-level variability exists, particularly in Math, where 3rd graders achieve 32.7% proficiency but 4th graders drop to just 16.7%, a red flag for curriculum or instruction. Conversely, 5th graders rebound to 23.1% in Math and 55.4% in ELA. The school’s state ranking has improved from the 48th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 51st percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 3-star rating. With 47.23% of students economically disadvantaged and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, Conowingo Elementary is a bright spot in its district, effectively implementing strategies that are not replicated district-wide.
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