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#361 of 1,363 schools in MD

Top 26% in state

Prettyboy Elementary

Elementary School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Freeland, MD

A Baltimore County Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

19810 Middletown Rd, Freeland, MD 21053

  • Math 52% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 66% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.6% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.9% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+21.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.8 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$18,666
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Students at Prettyboy Elementary score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency66%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
69%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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

10%

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 Prettyboy 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$100,015

Median home value

$445,300

College educated

42.5%

Homeownership

96.6%

Poverty rate

1.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21053; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Seventh District ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–53.6 mi345Compare →
Carroll Manor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.5K–5Not available345Compare →
Fifth District ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.3K–5Not available273Compare →
Fort Garrison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.5PK–5Not available286Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Baltimore County Public Schools

Schools in district
179
Rank in district
#34 of 169
District spending per student
$18,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Prettyboy Elementary

Prettyboy Elementary is a public elementary school in Freeland, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #361 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Prettyboy Elementary

What grades does Prettyboy Elementary serve?

Prettyboy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Prettyboy Elementary?

Prettyboy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Prettyboy Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Prettyboy Elementary is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Prettyboy Elementary rank in MD?

Prettyboy Elementary ranks #361 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Prettyboy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Prettyboy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Prettyboy Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Prettyboy Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Prettyboy Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Prettyboy Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

10.0% of students at Prettyboy 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
400
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Baltimore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%
Area population (ZIP 21053)
3,018
Area median age
50.1
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 21053; 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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