Summary:
In zip code 21035, there is one elementary school, Davidsonville Elementary, serving grades K-5 in Davidsonville, MD, as part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district.
Davidsonville Elementary is a standout performer, consistently earning 4- and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 11% of all Maryland elementary schools over the past three years. Its academic scores are dramatically higher than both the district and state averages. For the 2025-2026 school year, 60.1% of students were proficient in Math (compared to 29.3% for the district and 27.1% for the state), and 75% were proficient in English Language Arts (compared to 55.9% for the district and 51.7% for the state). The school also has a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.5% (district: 19.9%) and a low free/reduced lunch rate of 8.27%, indicating a high-socioeconomic status community. Per-student spending is $14,023.
While overall scores are exceptional, there is a slight decline in proficiency as students progress through the grades. For example, 3rd grade Math proficiency is 74.8%, dropping to 50% in 5th grade, and 3rd grade ELA proficiency is 85.7%, dropping to 66% in 5th grade. Additionally, the school's state ranking has slipped slightly from 61st (2023-2024) to 91st (2025-2026), suggesting other schools are improving at a faster pace. Despite this, Davidsonville Elementary remains a top-tier school with strong outcomes, likely supported by high parental involvement and community resources.
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