Very Good
#477 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 35% in state
Deale Elementary
Elementary School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Deale, MD
An Anne Arundel County Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
759 Masons Beach Rd, Deale, MD 20751
- Math 38% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deale Elementary score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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
24.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Deale 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,448
Median home value
$447,700
College educated
43.2%
Homeownership
93.5%
Poverty rate
1.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20751; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traceys ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Lothian ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Windy Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| Shady Side ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 396 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 126
- Rank in district
- #40 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
Deale Elementary is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deale Elementary
Deale Elementary is a public elementary school in Deale, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 181 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #477 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deale Elementary
What grades does Deale Elementary serve?
Deale Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Deale Elementary?
Deale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deale Elementary is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deale Elementary rank in MD?
Deale Elementary ranks #477 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Deale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Deale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Deale Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deale Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Deale Elementary a charter school?
No, Deale Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deale Elementary a Title I school?
No, Deale Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deale Elementary?
24.3% of students at Deale 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (410) 222-1695
- Area population (ZIP 20751)
- 2,552
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 20751; 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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