Summary:
The six schools in zip code 21037 (Edgewater, MD) serve students from Pre-K through 12th grade within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, forming a diverse educational landscape that includes high-performing neighborhood schools and a specialized alternative program.
The standout schools in this area are Central Middle and South River High, both earning 5-star ratings and ranking in the 93rd and 91st percentiles statewide, respectively. Central Middle excels in Algebra I (83.1% proficient vs. 26.3% district) and 8th-grade Science (60.3% vs. 36% district), while South River High boasts exceptional English Language Arts proficiency (86.8% vs. 55.9% district) and a 94.8% graduation rate. At the elementary level, Central Elementary and Edgewater Elementary both significantly outperform the district in math (52.1% and 48.9% proficient, respectively, vs. 29.3% district). Notably, Edgewater Elementary achieves these strong results despite having the highest percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (38.47%) among the standard schools. Mayo Elementary also stands out with the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (11.4%) in the zip code.
A key finding is the "Central" feeder pattern—Central Elementary, Central Middle, and South River High—which forms a highly effective educational pipeline. However, there is a notable math proficiency drop-off at the high school level, with South River High's math proficiency (22.2%) falling below the district average (29.3%), contrasting sharply with its stellar ELA performance. Central Special School serves as a critical resource for students with significant needs, reflected in its very high per-student spending ($57,728) and low student-teacher ratio (6.1:1), though it also has a high chronic absenteeism rate (49.5%). Overall, the zip code offers strong elementary and middle school options, with the high school excelling in ELA but needing additional math support.
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