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#662 of 1,363 schools in MD

Top 49% in state

Leeds Elementary

Elementary School · Cecil County Public Schools · Elkton, MD

A Cecil County Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

615 Deaver Rd, Elkton, MD 21921

  • Math 37% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 56% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.5% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+6.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected+4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$16,748
Chronic Absenteeism9%

Students at Leeds Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 37 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

47.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Leeds Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,356/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elkton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,608

Median home value

$296,000

Median rent

$1,413/mo

College educated

27.9%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21921; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Holiness Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated5–92.8 mi4Compare →
Bay View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–53.5 mi490Compare →

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.

Cecil County Public Schools

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#13 of 28
District spending per student
$16,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Leeds Elementary is listed in Cecil County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Leeds Elementary

Leeds Elementary is a public elementary school in Elkton, MD, part of Cecil County Public Schools, serving approximately 321 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #662 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leeds Elementary

What grades does Leeds Elementary serve?

Leeds Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Leeds Elementary?

Leeds Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Leeds Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Leeds Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leeds Elementary rank in MD?

Leeds Elementary ranks #662 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Leeds Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Leeds Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Leeds Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leeds Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Leeds Elementary a charter school?

No, Leeds Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Leeds Elementary a Title I school?

No, Leeds Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leeds Elementary?

47.4% of students at Leeds 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
321
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Cecil County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.0%
Area population (ZIP 21921)
45,698
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
39.1
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 21921; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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