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Quarterfield Elementary

Summary:

Quarterfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Severn, Maryland, serving 445 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, which is ranked 10th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Quarterfield Elementary has a diverse student population, with 25.39% White, 32.58% African American, 20.22% Hispanic, and 11.69% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the county and state averages, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (30.6%) and English Language Arts (45.4%) below the county (27.6% and 53.9%) and state (24.1% and 48.4%) averages. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (59.78%), indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Quarterfield Elementary's student-teacher ratio of 14.8 is higher than some nearby schools, such as Van Bokkelen Elementary (10.3) and Woodside Elementary (6.1).

While Quarterfield Elementary's overall academic performance is below the county and state averages, its African American and Hispanic students perform relatively well compared to their peers in other Maryland elementary schools. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 220th out of 859 Maryland elementary schools in the 2014-2015 school year to 382nd out of 859 in the 2023-2024 school year. When compared to nearby schools, Quarterfield Elementary generally performs better than Van Bokkelen Elementary and Richard Henry Lee Elementary, but lags behind schools like Severn Elementary, Ridgeway Elementary, and Glendale Elementary in terms of academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7967 Quarterfield Rd
       Severn, MD  21144-2126

(410) 222-6430

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
382nd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,669 Help


Students who attend Quarterfield Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Corkran Middle School
High:    Glen Burnie High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

African American:
34.8%
White:
22.5%
Hispanic:
21.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Quarterfield Elementary ranks better than 55.5% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 40th among 80 ranked elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.17. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Quarterfield Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34.8%), White (22.5%), Hispanic (21.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Quarterfield Elementary is 14.5. 63 elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Quarterfield Elementary is $17,669, which is the 41st highest among 80 elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Quarterfield Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Anne Arundel County Public Schools 10th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Quarterfield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Quarterfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.81 503rd 803 37.4%
2005 43.72 498th 805 38.1%
2006 42.65 509th 804 36.7%
2007 39.89 536th 818 34.5%
2008 65.12 319th 838 61.9%
2009 57.03 423rd 850 50.2%
2010 53.71 460th 855 46.2%
2011 65.86 312th 853 63.4%
2012 59.97 400th 857 53.3%
2013 65.65 300th 847 64.6%
2014 64.32 351st 867 59.5%
2015 72.82 220th 859 74.4%
2016 58.47 325th 845 61.5%
2017 53.29 366th 847 56.8%
2018 43.54 444th 857 48.2%
2019 48.87 395th 853 53.7%
2021 26.28 532nd 802 33.7%
2022 36.57 520th 862 39.7%
2023 42.42 434th 855 49.2%
2024 49.17 382nd 859 55.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Quarterfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.60 567th 796 28.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Quarterfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.78 449th 788 43.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Quarterfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.18 126th 504 75.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Quarterfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.60 117th 347 66.3%
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Rank History for White students at Quarterfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.70 501st 528 5.1%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, November 22, 2018

Open Quote I love this school! My child attended Quarterfield for the past 3 years, going on 4. We looked at all school options for him and decided on Quarterfield because of the engaged staff. The principal, Mr. Buris, is very patient, creative, and accommodating with the students. He seems to know all the kids, pops in and out of classrooms to help, and the kids stop to chat with him all the time. The ladies in the front office are helpful and know all the students. Our teachers have been beyond fantastic. The students are traded among the teachers in different subject areas, but primarily math and reading, to match with peers at their learning rate. Each day revolves around a particular topic or concept to tie everything together. All of the teachers seem to be fun. The class room is set up to give kids breaks from sitting, class discussions are interactive, and there are activity centers for kids who completed classwork early. The kids are taught mulitple methods of problem solving and encouraged to use what is best for the child.

I wish the school had a separate gym from cafeteria to give more infoor recess space, and the gym needs an upgraded AC unit--fault of the county for continuously bumping the school down the list for upgrades. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Open Quote I've been a Quarterfield parent for 2 years now, entering my 3rd year, with my second child entering kindergarten this year. I've had a great experience with the school. The teachers, at least the ones my daughter has had the fortune of having, have been great. They seem to truly care for the children, they have passionate and dynamic and energetic. I loved Mrs. Levery, she's been a great principle. Hopefully the new principle brings the same enthusiasm for the school as she did. The staff is great, very responsive. My daughter loves this school so far and I hope the little has the same experience. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Open Quote My daughter's second grade experience has been less than I desire this year. For the second half of the school year, she was left with a full time sub. The principal has done a great job with trying to provide the qualified sub, but it still does not replace a full-time invested teacher. The social climate seems to be nice. I'm hoping next year will be much better. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, May 8, 2011

Open Quote The principal puts on a good front in front of parents but she is less that desireable. She has stopped many of the activities that PTA use to do for the children and thier families. (family fun day, Doughnuts with Dad, Muffins with Mom) She has often been less than professional. My child has been bullied and the meeting has done nothing but intensify it! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Quarterfield Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 447 77 15 4 0 n/a n/a 6 549
1990 460 87 21 3 0 n/a n/a 8 579
1991 399 78 22 4 0 n/a n/a 1 504
1992 413 79 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 387 72 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1994 389 83 15 4 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1995 381 91 19 9 2 n/a n/a 0 502
1996 381 91 19 9 2 n/a n/a 0 502
1997 333 121 18 15 3 n/a n/a 0 490
1998 316 112 20 13 2 n/a n/a 0 463
1999 295 123 21 7 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2000 272 119 24 13 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2001 253 132 28 10 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2002 241 139 18 16 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2003 241 139 18 16 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2004 225 150 20 13 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2005 227 137 28 23 2 n/a n/a 0 417
2006 212 147 27 26 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2007 212 131 30 25 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2008 212 162 22 26 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2009 227 174 17 24 2 n/a n/a 0 444
2010 203 176 24 31 2 n/a n/a 0 436
2011 183 152 24 30 0 1 31 0 421
2012 181 143 25 38 0 0 31 0 418
2013 188 128 31 42 1 0 34 0 424
2014 198 110 25 46 1 0 36 0 416
2015 204 103 36 40 1 1 37 0 422
2016 189 99 34 48 1 1 39 0 411
2017 205 110 51 45 1 1 42 0 455
2018 170 119 48 55 1 1 48 0 442
2019 170 135 45 71 1 1 48 0 471
2020 165 120 54 78 1 2 48 0 468
2021 146 116 47 85 0 2 49 0 445
2022 128 138 41 79 0 3 53 0 442
2023 113 145 52 90 1 3 41 0 445
2024 97 150 46 91 1 1 45 0 431

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Quarterfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 549 26.1 21.0 n/a
1990 579 27.1 21.3 5
1991 504 25.1 20.0 6
1992 511 25.5 20.0 6.1
1993 478 26.1 18.3 6.5
1994 492 25.0 19.7 6.9
1995 502 25.1 20.0 12.4
1996 502 25.1 20.0 12.4
1997 490 25.0 19.6 16.3
1998 463 24.4 19.0 11.7
1999 447 24.5 18.2 21.3
2000 429 25.5 16.8 16.3
2001 423 24.0 17.6 17.7
2002 414 23.4 17.7 20.5
2003 414 23.4 17.7 20.5
2004 408 23.4 17.4 20.1
2005 417 26.0 16.0 20.9
2006 412 25.0 16.5 27.9
2007 398 27.1 14.7 27.1
2008 422 26.7 15.8 27
2009 444 28.3 15.7 32.2
2010 436 28.6 15.2 38.5
2011 421 29.2 14.4 40.4
2012 418 27.8 15.0 39.2
2013 424 28.1 15.0 38.7
2014 416 27.0 15.3 38
2015 422 26.0 16.2 38.9
2016 411 27.0 15.2 40.4
2017 455 29.0 15.6 36.3
2018 442 26.4 16.7 35.7
2019 471 28.8 16.3 37.2
2020 468 32.1 14.5 34.6
2021 445 31.3 14.2 44.9
2022 442 31.5 14.0 49.1
2023 445 30.0 14.8 59.8
2024 431 29.6 14.5 57.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Quarterfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 549 26.1 21.0 n/a
1990 579 27.1 21.3 5
1991 504 25.1 20.0 6
1992 511 25.5 20.0 6.1
1993 478 26.1 18.3 6.5
1994 492 25.0 19.7 6.9
1995 502 25.1 20.0 12.4
1996 502 25.1 20.0 12.4
1997 490 25.0 19.6 16.3
1998 463 24.4 19.0 11.7
1999 447 24.5 18.2 21.3
2000 429 25.5 16.8 16.3
2001 423 24.0 17.6 17.7
2002 414 23.4 17.7 20.5
2003 414 23.4 17.7 20.5
2004 408 23.4 17.4 20.1
2005 417 26.0 16.0 20.9
2006 412 25.0 16.5 27.9
2007 398 27.1 14.7 27.1
2008 422 26.7 15.8 27
2009 444 28.3 15.7 32.2
2010 436 28.6 15.2 38.5
2011 421 29.2 14.4 40.4
2012 418 27.8 15.0 39.2
2013 424 28.1 15.0 38.7
2014 416 27.0 15.3 38
2015 422 26.0 16.2 38.9
2016 411 27.0 15.2 40.4
2017 455 29.0 15.6 36.3
2018 442 26.4 16.7 35.7
2019 471 28.8 16.3 37.2
2020 468 32.1 14.5 34.6
2021 445 31.3 14.2 44.9
2022 442 31.5 14.0 49.1
2023 445 30.0 14.8 59.8
2024 431 29.6 14.5 57.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Quarterfield Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $453 (3.4%) $12,742 (96.6%) $13,195
2020 $586 (3.6%) $15,727 (96.4%) $16,313
2021 $909 (5.9%) $14,455 (94.1%) $15,364
2022 $1,464 (8.8%) $15,086 (91.2%) $16,550
2023 $1,583 (9.0%) $16,086 (91.0%) $17,669

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Quarterfield Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 395th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 434th of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students471445
 5.5%
African American135145
 7.4%
American Indian11
Asian4552
 15.6%
Hispanic7190
 26.8%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White170113
 33.5%
Two or More Races4841
 14.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%59.8%
 22.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Quarterfield Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 431 students attended Quarterfield Elementary.

Students at Quarterfield Elementary are 35% African American, 23% White, 21% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 10% Two or more races.

Students who attend Quarterfield Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Corkran Middle School
High : Glen Burnie High

Quarterfield Elementary ranks 382nd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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