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Severn Elementary

Summary:

Severn Elementary is a public elementary school in Severn, Maryland, serving 570 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.

Severn Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (52.63%) and Hispanic (12.28%) students compared to surrounding schools. The school excels in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, outperforming state and county averages across all grade levels, particularly in 5th grade (61.4% proficient or better). However, the school's Mathematics performance is mixed, with 4th and 5th-grade students lagging behind. Interestingly, female students at Severn Elementary perform significantly better than male students, ranking in the top 27% of Maryland elementary schools for female students and the bottom 39% for male students. Hispanic students at the school are a standout, ranking in the top 5% of Maryland elementary schools for this subgroup, while African American and White students perform below average.

Severn Elementary spends approximately $13,005 per student, higher than the state average, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.3. While the school's diverse population and strong ELA performance are assets, the significant disparities in academic achievement between student subgroups suggest a need to address equity and ensure all students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed. By strengthening the school's Mathematics curriculum and interventions, as well as targeted support for underperforming student groups, Severn Elementary can work towards more consistent and equitable academic outcomes for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 838 Reece Rd
       Severn, MD  21144-1101

(410) 551-6220

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
328th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,075 Help


Students who attend Severn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Old Mill Middle North
High:    Old Mill High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  570

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.6%
White:
20.0%
Hispanic:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Severn Elementary ranks better than 61.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 38th 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 56.31. (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 Severn Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (52.6%), White (20%), Hispanic (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Severn Elementary is 17.3. 77 elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Severn Elementary is $14,075. 76 elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Severn 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 Severn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Severn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.48 514th 803 36.0%
2005 44.86 488th 805 39.4%
2006 41.21 519th 804 35.4%
2007 55.15 418th 818 48.9%
2008 57.01 415th 838 50.5%
2009 73.98 224th 850 73.6%
2010 56.23 438th 855 48.8%
2011 57.35 412th 853 51.7%
2012 48.27 505th 857 41.1%
2013 50.30 461st 847 45.6%
2014 67.85 312th 867 64.0%
2015 62.50 293rd 859 65.9%
2016 60.00 317th 845 62.5%
2017 57.80 323rd 847 61.9%
2018 44.76 434th 857 49.4%
2019 50.29 378th 853 55.7%
2021 40.26 358th 802 55.4%
2022 60.28 319th 862 63.0%
2023 46.72 391st 855 54.3%
2024 56.31 328th 859 61.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Severn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.22 342nd 546 37.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Severn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.78 218th 796 72.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Severn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.41 21st 23 8.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Severn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.71 485th 788 38.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Severn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.45 274th 504 45.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Severn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.10 17th 347 95.1%
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Rank History for White students at Severn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.94 338th 528 36.0%
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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
Monday, October 14, 2019

Open Quote My children were both enrolled in this school. They have been bullied and harassed on multiple occasions. Please do not send your children to this school. They are not safe. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Severn Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 183 88 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1990 230 111 11 17 0 n/a n/a 5 374
1991 233 117 11 17 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1992 267 165 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1993 223 158 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1994 225 160 12 6 1 n/a n/a 0 404
1995 269 156 20 14 2 n/a n/a 0 461
1996 269 156 20 14 2 n/a n/a 0 461
1997 237 191 18 11 3 n/a n/a 0 460
1998 235 213 21 12 2 n/a n/a 0 483
1999 207 209 21 16 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2000 194 225 20 10 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2001 188 224 14 12 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2002 179 219 15 21 5 n/a n/a 0 439
2003 179 219 15 21 5 n/a n/a 0 439
2004 158 192 15 23 3 n/a n/a 0 391
2005 154 190 17 25 3 n/a n/a 0 389
2006 143 213 20 23 4 n/a n/a 0 403
2007 128 232 30 23 5 n/a n/a 0 418
2008 144 240 35 21 3 n/a n/a 0 443
2009 176 225 33 20 2 n/a n/a 0 456
2010 178 202 36 21 2 n/a n/a 0 439
2011 150 216 30 42 1 4 33 0 476
2012 128 213 28 53 0 1 28 0 451
2013 121 192 29 51 1 2 25 0 421
2014 117 202 27 50 4 0 35 0 435
2015 98 193 26 51 4 0 38 0 410
2016 119 221 28 48 2 1 44 0 463
2017 122 253 30 58 3 2 36 0 504
2018 126 248 26 69 3 2 35 0 509
2019 119 245 28 65 5 1 41 0 504
2020 125 285 30 65 4 1 43 0 553
2021 104 278 40 75 3 1 43 0 544
2022 118 280 48 53 4 0 30 0 533
2023 114 300 43 70 5 1 37 0 570

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 Severn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 289 15.2 19.0 n/a
1990 374 18.6 20.1 11.5
1991 378 19.3 19.5 11.1
1992 451 20.3 22.2 15.7
1993 396 21.7 18.2 17.9
1994 404 21.7 18.6 20.3
1995 461 21.3 21.6 13.2
1996 461 21.3 21.6 13.2
1997 460 22.3 20.6 16.1
1998 483 23.4 20.6 15.3
1999 454 23.5 19.3 21.6
2000 449 24.5 18.3 21.6
2001 439 23.1 19.0 20
2002 439 24.7 17.8 18.9
2003 439 24.7 17.8 18.9
2004 391 24.2 16.2 20.5
2005 389 20.0 19.5 20.1
2006 403 21.0 19.2 22.1
2007 418 26.5 15.8 25.4
2008 443 29.3 15.1 20.3
2009 456 29.1 15.7 21.7
2010 439 28.5 15.3 28
2011 476 28.5 16.7 30.7
2012 451 29.4 15.2 27.5
2013 421 27.2 15.4 30.4
2014 435 28.2 15.3 34.3
2015 410 27.0 15.1 39.8
2016 463 28.0 16.5 35.4
2017 504 27.9 18.0 30.8
2018 509 30.1 16.9 32.4
2019 504 32.9 15.3 30.4
2020 553 32.1 17.2 31.5
2021 544 34.0 16.0 38.6
2022 533 33.6 15.8 36.2
2023 570 32.8 17.3 44.4

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 Severn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 289 15.2 19.0 n/a
1990 374 18.6 20.1 11.5
1991 378 19.3 19.5 11.1
1992 451 20.3 22.2 15.7
1993 396 21.7 18.2 17.9
1994 404 21.7 18.6 20.3
1995 461 21.3 21.6 13.2
1996 461 21.3 21.6 13.2
1997 460 22.3 20.6 16.1
1998 483 23.4 20.6 15.3
1999 454 23.5 19.3 21.6
2000 449 24.5 18.3 21.6
2001 439 23.1 19.0 20
2002 439 24.7 17.8 18.9
2003 439 24.7 17.8 18.9
2004 391 24.2 16.2 20.5
2005 389 20.0 19.5 20.1
2006 403 21.0 19.2 22.1
2007 418 26.5 15.8 25.4
2008 443 29.3 15.1 20.3
2009 456 29.1 15.7 21.7
2010 439 28.5 15.3 28
2011 476 28.5 16.7 30.7
2012 451 29.4 15.2 27.5
2013 421 27.2 15.4 30.4
2014 435 28.2 15.3 34.3
2015 410 27.0 15.1 39.8
2016 463 28.0 16.5 35.4
2017 504 27.9 18.0 30.8
2018 509 30.1 16.9 32.4
2019 504 32.9 15.3 30.4
2020 553 32.1 17.2 31.5
2021 544 34.0 16.0 38.6
2022 533 33.6 15.8 36.2
2023 570 32.8 17.3 44.4

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 Severn Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $357 (2.8%) $12,499 (97.2%) $12,856
2020 $389 (3.2%) $11,900 (96.8%) $12,289
2021 $756 (5.8%) $12,249 (94.2%) $13,005
2022 $1,150 (8.3%) $12,786 (91.7%) $13,936
2023 $1,201 (8.5%) $12,874 (91.5%) $14,075

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Severn 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 378th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 391st of 855 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students504570
 13.1%
African American245300
 22.4%
American Indian55
Asian2843
 53.6%
Hispanic6570
 7.7%
Pacific Islander11
White119114
 4.2%
Two or More Races4137
 9.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.4%44.4%
 14%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Severn Elementary

Students at Severn Elementary are 53% African American, 20% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Severn Elementary ranks 328th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Severn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Old Mill Middle North
High : Old Mill High

In the 2022-23 school year, 570 students attended Severn Elementary.


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