Summary:
In zip code 20779, there is one elementary school, Traceys Elementary, serving grades PK through 5 in Tracys Landing, Maryland, as part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district.
Traceys Elementary is a school of contrasts, with a notable strength in 5th Grade Science where 37.5% of students are proficient—matching the district average and exceeding the state average of 32.4%. However, the school faces significant challenges in English Language Arts (ELA), with only 41.7% of students proficient compared to 55.9% in the district and 51.7% statewide, creating a 14-point gap. Math proficiency also declined sharply from 33.6% in 2024-2025 to 26.1% in 2025-2026, now below both district and state averages. The school serves a high-needs population, with 60.49% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and spends $17,763 per student—a substantial amount that does not currently correlate with top-tier outcomes in core subjects.
Chronic absenteeism is a manageable issue at 19.5%, slightly below the district average of 19.9%. The school's state ranking has been volatile, improving from the 53rd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 55th percentile in 2024-2025, before dipping to the 47th percentile in 2025-2026. For parents, this school offers a strong science program but requires targeted support in literacy and math. The high per-student spending suggests resources are available, but a strategic review of how funds are allocated—particularly toward literacy intervention—could help close the achievement gaps and build on the school's science success.
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