Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedarmere Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cedarmere Elementary serves the west part of Reisterstown, MD, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 10.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedarmere Elementary School's student population of 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
502 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cedarmere Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedarmere Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#711 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
33%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
42%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
12%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedarmere Elementary School's ranking?
Cedarmere Elementary School is ranked #711 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cedarmere Elementary School often compared to?
Cedarmere Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chatsworth School, Franklin Elementary School, Reisterstown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Cedarmere Elementary School?
502 students attend Cedarmere Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Cedarmere Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedarmere Elementary School?
Cedarmere Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedarmere Elementary School offer ?
Cedarmere Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cedarmere Elementary School part of?
Cedarmere Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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