Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21034

Summary:

The 21034 zip code in Maryland is home to a single standout public elementary school, Darlington Elementary. This K-5 school, part of the Harford County Public Schools district, consistently outperforms its peers at the county and state levels on academic assessments, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in Maryland.

With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.3 and high per-student spending of $33,158, Darlington Elementary appears to provide a high-quality, well-resourced education. Its students score significantly above average on MCAP tests, with 73% proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 56.7% in Harford County and 48.4% statewide. The school's demographics reflect a predominantly white student population (78.22%), with smaller percentages of other racial and ethnic groups, and a moderate level of economic need, with 33.66% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, Darlington Elementary stands out as an exceptional school in the 21034 zip code, offering a strong academic foundation and supportive learning environment for its students. While the school's demographics warrant further examination to ensure equity and inclusion, its consistently high performance and investment in student resources make it a standout choice for families in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)			MCAP English Language Arts (2024)			MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Darlington Elementary	Public	K-5	2119 Shuresville Rd	Darlington	21034	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3700	92	12	7.6	43.5%	71 (77.2%)	2 (2.2%)	9 (9.8%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.6%)	72.1	225^th of 859 public elementary schools	73.8%		70.9	228^th of 855 public elementary schools	73.3%	3	27.3	33.3	35.1	63.6	72.2	73.0	44.4	$37,849	$1,967	$35,882

Cities Near Zip Code 21034

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Darlington	1.35 mi	1	72^nd
Street	2.29 mi	1	64^th
Conowingo	3.93 mi	1	168^th
Churchville	6.02 mi	1	28^th
Bel Air	6.95 mi	16	71^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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