Summary:
The three elementary schools in the 21078 zip code of Havre de Grace, Maryland—Havre de Grace Elementary, Meadowvale Elementary, and Roye-Williams Elementary—serve grades PK through 5 as part of the Harford County Public Schools district, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks 11th out of 25 districts in Maryland.
Meadowvale Elementary stands out as the top performer in the area for the 2025-2026 school year, achieving the highest state rank (354 out of 864, 59th percentile) and the best overall English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency at 55.9%. It also boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (13.1%) among the three schools. In contrast, Roye-Williams Elementary spends significantly more per student ($20,069) and has the smallest class sizes (12.1:1), yet it has the lowest math and science proficiency rates in the 2025-2026 school year, highlighting that higher spending does not always guarantee better academic outcomes. Havre de Grace Elementary is the largest school (593 students) and has the highest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (49.41%), but it remains a consistent performer with a state rank in the low- to mid-50th percentile over the past three years.
A key takeaway is the notable drop in math proficiency between 3rd and 4th grade across all schools—for example, at Meadowvale Elementary, 3rd-grade math proficiency is 46.2% but falls to 20.5% in 4th grade—suggesting a systemic challenge in the 4th-grade math curriculum. Additionally, all three schools have chronic absenteeism rates (13.1% to 15.8%) well below the district average of 18.5%, which is a positive sign for the community. Overall, Meadowvale Elementary leads in academic performance and attendance, while Roye-Williams Elementary offers the most resources per student, and Havre de Grace Elementary provides steady, reliable education for a larger student body.
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