Summary:
In zip code 21639, there is one elementary school, Greensboro Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 with 840 students in the Caroline County Public Schools district.
Greensboro Elementary School shows a notable strength in mathematics, with 33.7% of students proficient, outperforming both the district (23.7%) and state (27.1%) averages. However, the school lags in English Language Arts (45.6% proficient vs. district 50.8% and state 51.7%) and science (23.5% proficient vs. district 25.3% and state 32.4%). A significant drop in math proficiency occurs between 4th and 5th grade, falling from 36% to 21.9%, which is well below the state average of 30.2%. The school has a high economic disadvantage rate, with 76.67% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, and spends $18,965 per student. Chronic absenteeism is 20.8%, lower than the district average of 28.0%, but still means over one in five students are chronically absent. The school's state ranking has improved from the 46th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 50th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 2-star rating.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Greensboro Elementary School excels in math compared to its peers but struggles in reading and science. The sharp decline in 5th-grade math performance is a concern that may require attention. While the school invests heavily per student, likely due to high poverty levels, the mixed results suggest resources may not be evenly effective across subjects. The improving state ranking and better-than-district attendance are positive signs, but the school remains average overall. Parents should consider these academic patterns and the school's high poverty rate when evaluating options.
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