Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edgemere Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edgemere Elementary serves the southeast area of Sparrows Point, MD, covering approximately 4.1 square miles. Families in this zone typically enjoy a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 1.2 miles and the furthest edge located 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edgemere Elementary School's student population of 458 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
458 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edgemere Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgemere Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#431 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
6%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
76%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
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)13.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Edgemere Elementary School's ranking?
Edgemere Elementary School is ranked #431 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Edgemere Elementary School often compared to?
Edgemere Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chesapeake Terrace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Edgemere Elementary School?
458 students attend Edgemere Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Edgemere Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgemere Elementary School?
Edgemere Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edgemere Elementary School offer ?
Edgemere Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edgemere Elementary School part of?
Edgemere Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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