Summary:
Freeland, Maryland, is home to a single public school, Prettyboy Elementary, a K-5 school serving 405 students within the Baltimore County Public Schools district.
Prettyboy Elementary stands out as a high-performing "pocket of excellence" within its district. While Baltimore County Public Schools overall ranks in the 28th percentile statewide, Prettyboy has consistently ranked in the top 20% of all Maryland elementary schools for three consecutive years, earning a 4-star rating each time. Its academic performance dramatically outpaces district averages: in the 2025-2026 school year, 54.5% of students were proficient in math (compared to the district's 21.9%), and 70.6% were proficient in English Language Arts (compared to 46.1%). The school also benefits from a highly engaged community, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 8.3% versus the district's 25.6%, and a low free/reduced lunch rate of 10.12%.
Despite its overall success, a notable trend emerges in math proficiency by grade level. While 3rd graders achieve a 77.4% proficiency rate, this drops to 57.4% in 4th grade and 34.6% in 5th grade—a 55% decline. This pattern is not seen in ELA, where proficiency remains more stable. The school's state ranking has improved for three straight years, moving from the 78th to the 85th percentile, indicating a positive trajectory. With per-student spending of $18,984 and a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1, Prettyboy Elementary offers a strong, well-supported learning environment, though parents should be aware of the declining math scores in upper grades.
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