Edgewater Elementary School
Tel:
(410) 222-1660
Edgewater Elementary School serves 593 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Edgewater Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Edgewater Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Edgewater Elementary School's student population of 593 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 593 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Edgewater Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Edgewater Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #337 out of 1359 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 49% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 61% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 17% |
| Black | 3% | 34% |
| White | 65% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anne Arundel County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Edgewater Elementary School is Central Special School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Central Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Edgewater Central Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 620 students
0.7 miles
130 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1075 0.7 K-5 620 - Edgewater Central Special School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 131 students
0.7 miles
140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885 0.7 PK-12 131 - Edgewater Center Of Applied Technology-south Vocational School
0.9 miles
211 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5900 0.9 n/a n/a - Edgewater Central Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,202 student
0.9 miles
221 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800 0.9 6-8 1,202 - Edgewater South River High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,150 students
0.9 miles
201 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5600 0.9 9-12 2,150
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