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Deale Elementary

Q: Is Deale Elementary a good school?

Deale Elementary ranks 142 nd of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

142^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 84% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Deale Elementary is a small, rural school in Deale, MD, serving 203 students from Kindergarten through 5th grade as part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, and it stands out as a top performer with a 4-star rating and a state ranking in the 84th percentile for the 2025-2026 school year.

Academically, Deale Elementary significantly outperforms its nearby Anne Arundel peers, such as Lothian Elementary and Traceys Elementary, with an English Language Arts proficiency rate of 69.5% compared to their 42.9% and 41.7%, respectively. Its math proficiency of 52.6% is nearly double that of Traceys (26.1%). The school also competes well with high-performing Calvert County Public Schools schools like Mount Harmony Elementary and Windy Hill Elementary, often matching or exceeding their test scores. A key differentiator is Deale's remarkably low student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1, the lowest among all nearby schools, and its high per-student spending of $22,933, which is substantially higher than its Anne Arundel peers (e.g., Central Elementary at $18,437) and Calvert County schools (e.g., Mount Harmony at $15,570). This resource-intensive, small-scale model likely contributes to its strong outcomes.

Deale Elementary also boasts consistently low chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 12.6% in 2024-2025, well below the district average of 19.9% and significantly better than neighbors like Shady Side Elementary (19.7%). The school has shown a strong upward trend in state rankings, climbing from the 56th percentile in 2020-2021 to the 84th percentile in 2025-2026. However, parents should note a potential challenge: math proficiency declines as students progress, with 5th graders achieving only 39.3% proficiency compared to 63.3% in 3rd grade, a pattern also seen in some Calvert County schools. Overall, Deale Elementary offers a personalized, well-funded education that consistently delivers high academic performance.

203

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,933

Per pupil spending ?

19.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

759 Masons Beach Rd
Deale, MD 20751-9726

(410) 222-1695

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Students who attend Deale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Southern Middle
High:	Southern High

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.3%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

6.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 84th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (60% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Maryland elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg43%

Maryland avg39%

142^nd of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 81Elementary Schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools

13^th of 25Anne Arundel County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	83.8	142 of 864	83.6%	★★★★☆
2025	68.6	268 of 865	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.4	178 of 859	79.3%	★★★★☆
2023	69.4	238 of 855	72.2%	★★★★☆
2022	63.4	297 of 862	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.1	351 of 802	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.5	170 of 853	80.1%	★★★★☆
2018	80.2	170 of 857	80.2%	★★★★☆
2017	59.2	313 of 847	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	83.5	149 of 845	82.4%	★★★★☆
2015	84.6	130 of 859	84.9%	★★★★☆
2014	85.4	68 of 867	92.2%	★★★★★
2013	80.2	126 of 847	85.1%	★★★★☆
2012	67.7	291 of 857	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.6	323 of 853	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	81.2	111 of 855	87.0%	★★★★☆
2009	76.1	192 of 850	77.4%	★★★★☆
2008	67.5	291 of 838	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	21.9	678 of 818	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	32.9	591 of 804	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	25.1	636 of 805	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	31.0	607 of 803	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	39.4	385 of 796	51.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	42.2	349 of 788	55.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	16.8	450 of 528	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2021)56th percentile~ school

Female (2021)52nd percentile-5 vs school

White (2021)15th percentile-41 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts70%+18 vs state

Mathematics53%+25 vs state

Science50%+18 vs state

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by a parent
Sunday, February 23, 2025

This review offers an honest perspective on the school from a parent who doesn't meet the listed requirements. Deal Elementary is praised as fantastic by some but not by all. You will love this school if your child is white or bi-racial, passing as white or neurotypical if your child has connections with the right circles, such as relatives or parents who do, their experience at this school may be different. The school has excellent teachers and supportive staff. While your child will receive a quality education, they may also face bullying or feel excluded if they do not meet certain social and cultural expectations.
Communication is strong within the school community, but students who do not fit in may be scrutinized more closely and blamed first for any issues. The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is very active. It organizes many activities for the children, but participating can be challenging if you aren't a stay-at-home mom or part of their social group.
Your child will receive an excellent education, but it's worth considering the potential mental health costs involved. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Deale Elementary	Public	K-5	759 Masons Beach Rd	Deale	20751	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-1695	203	18	11.0	19.7%	169 (83.3%)	6 (3.0%)	14 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.9%)	83.8	142^nd of 864 public elementary schools	83.6%		68.6	268^th of 865 public elementary schools	69.0%	126	63.3	54.1	39.3	52.6	70.0	75.7	60.7	69.5	50.0	$22,933	$1,669	$21,264
Traceys Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20 Deale Rd	Tracys Landing	20779	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 867-8305	448	31	14.4	60.5%	215 (48.0%)	36 (8.0%)	172 (38.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	42.7	461^st of 864 public elementary schools	46.6%		51.8	391^st of 865 public elementary schools	54.8%	70	36.1	24.3	20.0	26.1	37.7	41.4	45.0	41.7	37.5	$17,763	$1,178	$16,585
Lothian Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5175 Solomons Island Rd	Lothian	20711	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-1697	457	38	12.1	61.7%	203 (44.4%)	36 (7.9%)	185 (40.5%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.1%)	44.3	446^th of 864 public elementary schools	48.4%		49.3	411^th of 865 public elementary schools	52.5%	35	48.7	32.5	14.6	31.5	47.4	45.0	36.6	42.9	27.7	$19,413	$1,699	$17,714
Windy Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9550 Boyds Turn Rd	Owings	20736	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9790	598	42	14.4	30.6%	400 (66.9%)	40 (6.7%)	69 (11.5%)	19 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (11.7%)	78.4	193^rd of 864 public elementary schools	77.7%		85.4	132^nd of 865 public elementary schools	84.7%	61	66.7	53.2	38.0	53.7	71.1	69.4	53.3	65.3	35.5	$18,122	$1,503	$16,618
Shady Side Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4859 Atwell Rd	Shady Side	20764	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-1621	391	27	14.3	27.6%	309 (79.0%)	25 (6.4%)	31 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.4%)	63.8	292^nd of 864 public elementary schools	66.2%		60.7	327^th of 865 public elementary schools	62.2%	35	45.5	43.5	28.4	38.6	63.0	59.7	49.3	56.8	35.8	$19,097	$1,311	$17,785
Mount Harmony Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 W Mount Harmony Rd	Owings	20736	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9620	656	41	16.1	22.1%	440 (67.1%)	50 (7.6%)	76 (11.6%)	25 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	63 (9.6%)	91.9	69^th of 864 public elementary schools	92.0%		91.5	77^th of 865 public elementary schools	91.1%	8	67.3	67.8	69.1	68.0	77.4	65.2	74.2	72.0	61.2	$15,570	$886	$14,684
Beach Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7900 Old Bayside Rd	Chesapeake Beach	20732	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9520	502	31	16.0	24.3%	306 (61.0%)	78 (15.5%)	39 (7.8%)	9 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (13.5%)	79.1	187^th of 864 public elementary schools	78.4%		83.1	153^rd of 865 public elementary schools	82.3%	34	55.4	49.5	35.3	47.8	67.4	71.9	66.2	68.8	42.6	$16,316	$863	$15,453
Sunderland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	150 Clyde Jones Rd	Sunderland	20689	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9390	606	41	14.9	21.0%	428 (70.6%)	75 (12.4%)	45 (7.4%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.3%)	94	45^th of 864 public elementary schools	94.8%		86.4	118^th of 865 public elementary schools	86.4%	73	75.7	61.2	64.9	67.5	75.7	82.7	79.4	79.1	57.1	$16,390	$1,110	$15,280
Mayo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1260 Mayo Ridge Rd	Edgewater	21037	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 798-9830	351	23	15.2	17.4%	295 (84.0%)	6 (1.7%)	33 (9.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.0%)	68	268^th of 864 public elementary schools	69.0%		73.9	221^st of 865 public elementary schools	74.5%	47	48.0	26.9	37.1	37.2	66.0	50.0	62.9	59.8	48.4	$17,703	$1,203	$16,500
Patuxent Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4410 Bishopmill Dr	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 952-7700	281	20	13.9	57.3%	2 (0.7%)	232 (82.6%)	38 (13.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	39.2	487^th of 864 public elementary schools	43.6%		29.6	557^th of 865 public elementary schools	35.6%	70	47.3	9.8	14.6	25.7	52.7	32.5	47.9	45.5	16.7	$19,821	$1,036	$18,785

Frequently Asked Questions about Deale Elementary

How many students attend Deale Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 203 students attended Deale Elementary.

What district is Deale Elementary in?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Is Deale Elementary a good school?

Deale Elementary ranks 142^nd of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Deale Elementary?

Students at Deale Elementary are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Deale Elementary attend?

Students who attend Deale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southern Middle
High : Southern High

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