Summary:
Zip code 21131 is home to a single school, Jacksonville Elementary, a public school serving grades PK through 5 with 533 students, and it stands out as a top-tier educational option within the Baltimore County Public Schools district.
Jacksonville Elementary is a high-performing school that consistently ranks in the top 5% of all elementary schools in Maryland, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years. Its academic proficiency rates are exceptionally high, with 71.6% of students proficient in Math and 80.5% proficient in English Language Arts—rates that are more than triple the district averages of 21.9% and 46.1%, respectively. The school also boasts a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.8%, compared to the district's 25.6%, and a low free/reduced lunch rate of 7.69%, indicating a highly engaged community. Per-student spending is $18,068, and the student-teacher ratio is 17:1.
While Jacksonville Elementary is a clear standout, its 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 71%, though well above state and district averages, is slightly lower than its Math and ELA scores, suggesting a potential area for continued focus. Overall, this school represents a "pocket of excellence" within a district that ranks in the bottom half of Maryland, offering families in zip code 21131 access to a consistently high-achieving educational environment with strong resources and community support.
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