Excellent
#20 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 1% in state
Benfield Elementary
Elementary School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Severna Park, MD
An Anne Arundel County Public Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
365 Lynwood Dr, Severna Park, MD 21146
- Math 69% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benfield Elementary score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 32 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Benfield Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$169,835
Median home value
$643,600
Median rent
$1,619/mo
College educated
60.2%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinboro Early SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Oak Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| St Martin's-in-the-field Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Hillsmere ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 393 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 126
- Rank in district
- #1 of 123
- District spending per student
- $17,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benfield Elementary is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benfield Elementary
Benfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Severna Park, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 462 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benfield Elementary
What grades does Benfield Elementary serve?
Benfield Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Benfield Elementary?
Benfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Benfield Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benfield Elementary rank in MD?
Benfield Elementary ranks #20 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Benfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Benfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benfield Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benfield Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Benfield Elementary a charter school?
No, Benfield Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benfield Elementary a Title I school?
No, Benfield Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benfield Elementary?
7.1% of students at Benfield Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (410) 222-6555
- Area population (ZIP 21146)
- 28,489
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21146; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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