Summary:
Zip code 21782 is home to a single school, Sharpsburg Elementary, which serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade within the Washington County Public Schools district in Maryland.
Sharpsburg Elementary is a standout performer, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 30% of all Maryland elementary schools. The school significantly outperforms both its district and the state in core academic areas. In the 2025-2026 school year, math proficiency reached 44.7% (compared to the district's 29.3% and state's 27.1%), while English Language Arts proficiency hit 61.5% (versus 55.0% district and 51.7% state). Science proficiency for 5th graders was also strong at 48.9%. The school serves 362 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1 and spends $15,904 per student annually. A key advantage is its low chronic absenteeism rate of 20.6%, which is notably better than the district average of 29.0%.
While the school excels overall, a notable trend is a decline in math proficiency as students advance, with 5th grade math scores (29.8%) falling below the state average. This contrasts with the school's exceptional and consistent strength in English Language Arts, where 4th and 5th graders both achieved 63.8% proficiency. The school's effective use of resources and strong attendance are likely key drivers of its high academic performance and stable rating.
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