Hillsmere Elementary School

3052 Arundel On The Bay Rd
Annapolis, MD 21403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hillsmere Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hillsmere Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Hillsmere Elementary School's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Hillsmere Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsmere Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#202 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
45-49%
27%
65-69%
45%
55-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
18%
23%
Black
19%
33%
White
56%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillsmere Elementary School's ranking?
Hillsmere Elementary School is ranked #202 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Hillsmere Elementary School often compared to?
Hillsmere Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tyler Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Hillsmere Elementary School?
393 students attend Hillsmere Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hillsmere Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillsmere Elementary School?
Hillsmere Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillsmere Elementary School offer ?
Hillsmere Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hillsmere Elementary School part of?
Hillsmere Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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