Broadneck Elementary School

Great staff and wonderful learning atmosphere. That is why it is a Blue Ribbon school.

I am happy to say that the morale problems that may have existed in the past, seem gone. Both of my children have gone through Broadneck and have had wonderful experiences. I was originally concerned about the open space layout- but they never had problems with this situation.
--Submitted by a parent

Our child attended this school from 1st to 5th grade and we have been extremely pleased with Broadneck Elementary: all the teachers she had were excellent, two were even nationally certified. There are many extracurricular activities, the school atmoshpere is pleasant and friendly and the parents are very involved. It is a great school!!
--Submitted by a parent

We moved here 2 years ago from Ct. and we are so happy with our school. The principal, vice principal, guidance counselor, and teachers have been so incredibly supportive. We consider ourselves really blessed to have found this school.
--Submitted by a parent

Its a great school with lots of extra curricular activities. The PTA is very good and the Teachers very friendly.
--Submitted by a parent

Having been raised in the well-regarded Severna Park school system, and now raising our own kids in the Broadneck Elementary school district, we were pleasantly surprised that Broadneck seems to be easily on par with the best in Anne Arundel County. We have noticed none of the morale issues cited in another comment. While the 'open space' layout is one of the few negatives, my understanding is that Broadneck is next on the list to have full walls added. As for the complaint about teaching to the test, teachers throughout the state are more-or-less required to this. Whether this is good or bad, it's not unique to Broadneck. Finally, while one person commented on sending their children to private schools, keep in mind that such schools often employ teachers who lack credentials to teach in public schools. Going into debt for elementary education is far from necessary in this school district!
--Submitted by a parent

This school is all about it's status. They teach to the rated tests and neglect curriculum for the weeks leading up to them. Teachers refuse to use email and written communication is reluctant. Our child tested high in math, but very low in reading and after repeated requests for LD testing, the school refuses. On a good note, the extra activities are abundant and the PTO is excellent.
--Submitted by a parent

Broadneck Elementary is an excellent school. I have had children in this school for the last 12 years. All 3 of my children have thrived in this school because excellent teachers and staff. They were all nurtured and challenged academically. My oldest, who is in high school now at Broadneck High in all honors and AP classes got a great start at this school. His 4th grade teacher got the children's science project up on a space shuttle in 2001. It was a life changing experience for us all.
--Submitted by a parent

What a great school! The parents are what makes this school a success, and they have got to have one of the strongest PTO's in the state. Just try volunteering for a fieldtrip and you'll find yourself on the waiting list every time due to the overwhelming parent involvment. Most teachers are phenominal, although I would like to see them rely on email a bit more for communication to parents. One 5th grade teacher outright refused to use email to communicate to parents. Overall though, the teachers are all there to help the kids excel.
--Submitted by a parent

Broadneck used to be a top school. I have volunteered for years and watched the declining status academically and emotionally. Overcrowding and classrooms scattered (as well as outdoor trailers) with partitions separating instruction areas creates too many distractions and unhappy teachers/staff. My older child is leaving for middle school after this year and we will be sending our second grader to private school next year to avoid the downward spiral we see at Broadneck.
--Submitted by a parent