Summary:
Zip code 21797 is home to a single, exceptional public elementary school: Lisbon Elementary, which serves grades K-5 and is part of the highly-rated Howard County Public Schools district. This school stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking in the top 12% of all elementary schools in Maryland over the last three years, including a 92nd-place ranking out of 864 schools in the most recent data.
Academically, Lisbon Elementary is a powerhouse. Its proficiency rates in Mathematics (60.7%) and English Language Arts (76.1%) dramatically exceed both the state averages (27.1% and 51.7%) and its own district averages (42.1% and 65.9%). The school also benefits from a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 12.2%, compared to the district's 17.4%, and a low percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (14.38%), indicating a highly supportive community. However, a closer look reveals a notable decline in math proficiency as students progress, dropping from 69% in 3rd grade to 50% in 5th grade. Additionally, 5th-grade science proficiency (47.4%) falls just below the district average (47.9%), marking the only subject where the school does not outperform its district.
Overall, Lisbon Elementary provides an elite educational experience, particularly in math and reading, within a strong district. The school's key areas for growth include addressing the declining math scores in upper grades and improving 5th-grade science performance to match its otherwise stellar record. With a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and per-student spending of $19,583, the school is well-resourced to continue its tradition of excellence.
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