Summary:
The nine public schools serving zip code 21060 in Glen Burnie, Maryland, are part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district and include six elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one specialized school, serving approximately 6,749 students.
Monarch Academy stands out as the top academic performer, earning a 3-star rating for three consecutive years and being the only school in the area to exceed the district average in English Language Arts (57.6% vs. 55.9%). It also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (12.9%) and the lowest poverty rate (37.99% free/reduced lunch). In contrast, Glen Burnie High and Marley Middle struggle significantly, with math proficiency rates of just 10% and 7.4%, respectively. Glendale Elementary has the highest poverty rate (76.94%) and the highest per-student spending among traditional elementary schools ($22,694), while Marley Glen School serves a specialized special-needs population with the highest per-student spending ($62,087) and a very low student-teacher ratio (5.1:1).
Chronic absenteeism is a critical issue, with six of nine schools exceeding the district average of 19.9%. Freetown Elementary (35.7%) and Glen Burnie High (35.5%) have rates nearly double the district average. Math proficiency is a widespread weakness, with most elementary schools scoring between 16-27%, well below the district average of 29.3%. The data shows a clear pattern where schools with higher poverty rates, such as Marley Elementary (71.68% free/reduced lunch) and Point Pleasant Elementary (71.19%), tend to have lower academic performance, while Monarch Academy demonstrates that lower poverty and higher engagement can lead to better outcomes.
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