Summary:
The three public schools in Linthicum, Maryland—Linthicum Elementary, Overlook Elementary, and Lindale Middle—are part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks 13th out of 25 districts in Maryland. These schools serve elementary and middle grades, with no high school located within the city limits.
Among the elementary schools, Linthicum Elementary stands out as the most consistent performer, achieving the highest Math proficiency (29.8%) and a stable state ranking in the top 40-60th percentile over three years, while also having the lowest rate of economic disadvantage (43.61% free/reduced lunch). In contrast, Overlook Elementary spends the most per student ($20,872) but shows volatile academic results, with a dramatic 10.6-point jump in Math proficiency from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, yet a sharp decline in Science scores. Lindale Middle presents a unique "Algebra I anomaly": while its overall Math proficiency (17.6%) lags behind the district average (29.3%), its Algebra I proficiency (50.8%) nearly doubles the district rate (26.3%), suggesting a strong advanced math program for a select group of students.
A key takeaway is that English Language Arts (ELA) is a universal weakness across all three schools, with every school's proficiency rate falling below the district average of 55.9%. Chronic absenteeism is also a district-wide challenge, with rates at or above the district average of 19.9% for all schools except Overlook Elementary, which sits slightly below at 19.8%. The spending paradox is evident: higher per-student spending at Overlook Elementary ($20,872) does not translate to higher test scores, likely reflecting greater student needs rather than a direct driver of academic success.
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