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Joppatowne Elementary
Elementary School · Harford County Public Schools · Joppa, MD
A Harford County Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
407 Trimble Rd, Joppa, MD 21085
- Math 17% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joppatowne Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joppatowne 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated732/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,975
Median home value
$327,300
Median rent
$1,593/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21085; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One School Global-chesapeake CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.6 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Magnolia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran Christian School & Early Lrng CtrPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Riverside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 465 | 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.
Harford County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #54 of 55
- District spending per student
- $17,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joppatowne Elementary is listed in Harford County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joppatowne Elementary
Joppatowne Elementary is a public elementary school in Joppa, MD, part of Harford County Public Schools, serving approximately 495 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,248 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joppatowne Elementary
What grades does Joppatowne Elementary serve?
Joppatowne Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Joppatowne Elementary?
Joppatowne Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joppatowne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joppatowne Elementary is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joppatowne Elementary rank in MD?
Joppatowne Elementary ranks #1,248 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Joppatowne Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Joppatowne Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Joppatowne Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joppatowne Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joppatowne Elementary a charter school?
No, Joppatowne Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joppatowne Elementary a Title I school?
No, Joppatowne Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joppatowne Elementary?
66.3% of students at Joppatowne 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
- 495
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Harford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (410) 612-1546
- Area population (ZIP 21085)
- 16,511
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 21085; 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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