Summary:
This analysis examines four elementary schools in the 21403 zip code of Annapolis, Maryland, all part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, serving grades PK-5 with enrollments ranging from 283 to 416 students.
Hillsmere Elementary stands out as the top performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 84th percentile statewide, with proficiency rates in math (54.9%), ELA (68.1%), and science (49.2%) far exceeding district and state averages. In stark contrast, Georgetown East Elementary is the lowest-performing school, with a 0-star rating and critically low proficiency rates (6.1% math, 18.1% ELA). Tyler Heights Elementary and Eastport Elementary fall in between, with Tyler Heights showing a 1-star rating and Eastport a 2-star rating. A notable spending paradox exists: the three highest-poverty schools (Tyler Heights, Georgetown East, and Eastport) spend significantly more per student ($26,430 to $27,656) than Hillsmere ($19,635), yet achieve much lower academic outcomes, highlighting the challenge of overcoming concentrated poverty.
Chronic absenteeism varies widely, with Georgetown East having the highest rate at 21.6%, while Tyler Heights has the lowest at 9.9% despite its high poverty rate. Eastport Elementary presents a unique anomaly: its 4th-grade ELA scores exceed the district average, but 5th-grade math and science scores drop dramatically to 2.5% and 7.5% respectively, suggesting a potential systemic issue requiring investigation. Overall, the data reveals a clear divide in educational experiences within this zip code, with Hillsmere offering strong academic performance while the other schools face significant challenges despite higher resource allocation.
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