Two Rivers Elementary School

Two Rivers Elementary School in Odenton, MD, is a public school serving 562 students in grades PK through 5, part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district. The school has earned a strong 4-star rating and ranks in the 77th percentile statewide, with a notably low chronic absenteeism rate of 6.9%—far better than the district average of 19.9%.

Two Rivers Elementary stands out for its exceptional performance in 5th grade across all subjects. In 5th grade English Language Arts, 82.3% of students are proficient, the highest among nearby schools and a full 33.3 points above the district average. Similarly, 5th grade science proficiency (63.5%) leads the comparison group, while 5th grade math (46.9%) outperforms all other Anne Arundel County schools in the area. What makes this even more impressive is the school's unique upward trajectory in math: while many schools see a decline from 3rd to 5th grade, Two Rivers' 5th graders (46.9%) actually outperform their 3rd graders (42.7%). This "5th grade effect" suggests the school has particularly effective upper-grade instruction and intervention programs that prepare students well for middle school.

Compared to nearby schools like Crofton Woods Elementary and Four Seasons Elementary, Two Rivers excels in ELA and science while showing a distinctive growth pattern in math. The school serves a highly engaged student body, with only 6.76% qualifying for free or reduced lunch—less than half the rate of Crofton Woods (13.34%) and dramatically lower than schools like Waugh Chapel Elementary (29.87%). While overall math proficiency (41.4%) is lower than some peers, the upward trend through the grades is a positive sign that the school is effectively addressing this area as students progress.