Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District

2644 Riva Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 106 public elementary schools serving 58,531 students in Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Maryland.
Public Elementary Schools in Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
126 Schools
1,150 Schools
# Students
83,163 Students
615,091 Students
# Teachers
5,985 Teachers
44,095 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MD)
#10 out of 25 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Anne Arundel County Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20%
20%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Anne Arundel County Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anne Arundel County Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Anne Arundel County Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.73
# American Indian Students
233 Students
1,715 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,268 Students
40,595 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
15,702 Students
130,326 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
21%
# Black Students
18,062 Students
204,409 Students
% Black Students
22%
33%
# White Students
40,481 Students
203,875 Students
% White Students
49%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
158 Students
887 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,240 Students
33,149 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,060
26,372
# Students in K Grade:
6,012
61,452
# Students in 1st Grade:
6,022
61,676
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,103
63,648
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,073
64,034
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,249
64,411
# Students in 5th Grade:
6,356
65,709
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,385
65,326
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,494
67,040
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,499
68,687
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,437
2,215
# Students in 10th Grade:
6,189
1,599
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,719
1,440
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,565
1,482
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,666 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,738. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,622 is less than the state median of $18,654. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MD)
Total Revenue
$1,469 MM
$17,412 MM
This chart display total revenue of Anne Arundel County Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,466 MM
$16,456 MM
This chart display total spending of Anne Arundel County Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,666
$19,738
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Anne Arundel County Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,622
$18,654
This chart display average spending per public school student in Anne Arundel County Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benfield Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
365 Lynwood Dr
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6555
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Chesapeake Science Point
Charter School
Math: 30% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7321 Parkway Drive South
Hanover, MD 21076
(443) 757-5277
Grades: 6-12
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Severna Park Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6 Riggs Ave
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6577
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Severna Park Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
450 Jumpers Hole Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,440 students
Rank: #55.
Folger Mckinsey Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
175 Arundel Beach Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6560
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #66.
Shipley's Choice Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 Governor Stone Pky
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3851
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #77.
Davidsonville Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
962 Central Ave West
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(410) 222-1655
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Severn River Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
241 Peninsula Farm Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0922
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
West Annapolis Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 Melvin Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1635
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Rank: #1010.
Crofton Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2301 Davidsonville Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 793-0280
Grades: 6-8
| 1,293 students
Rank: #1111.
Crofton Woods Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1750 Urby Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5805
Grades: K-5
| 742 students
Rank: #1212.
Jones Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
122 Hoyle Ln
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6565
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #1313.
Magothy River Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
241 Peninsula Farm Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0926
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #1414.
Cape St. Claire Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
931 Blue Ridge Dr
Annapolis, MD 21409
(410) 222-1685
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #1515.
Oak Hill Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
34 Truckhouse Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6568
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #1616.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 20% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
221 Central Ave E
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,281 students
Rank: #1717.
Crofton Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1405 Duke Of Kent Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 222-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #1818.
Crofton Meadows Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2020 Tilghman Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 721-9453
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #1919.
Belvedere Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 Broadwater Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 975-9432
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #2020.
Mayo Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1260 Mayo Ridge Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1666
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #2121.
Arundel Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1179 Hammond Ln
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 674-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,196 students
Rank: #2222.
Central Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
130 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 222-1075
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #2323.
Arnold Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
95 Joyce Lane E
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 457-4400
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #2424.
Broadneck Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
470 Shore Acres Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 222-1680
Grades: K-5
| 686 students
Rank: #2525.
Waugh Chapel Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
840 Sunflower Dr
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 222-6542
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #2626.
Millersville Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1601 Millersville Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3800
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #2727.
Four Seasons Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
979 Waugh Chapel Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 222-6501
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #2828.
Wiley H. Bates Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 17% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 Chase Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-0270
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #2929.
Bodkin Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8320 Ventnor Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-0464
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #3030.
Old Mill Middle South
Magnet School
Math: 15% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
620 Patriot Ln
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 969-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 964 students
Rank: #3131.
Chesapeake Bay Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4804 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 437-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,081 students
Rank: #3232.
Nantucket Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2350 Nantucket Dr
Crofton, MD 21114
(410) 451-6120
Grades: K-5
| 665 students
Rank: #3333.
Piney Orchard Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2641 Strawberry Lake Way
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 672-7591
Grades: K-5
| 941 students
Rank: #3434.
Pershing Hill Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7600 29th Division Road
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
(410) 222-6519
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #3535.
Monarch Academy
Charter School
Math: 17% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6730 Baymeadow Drive
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 760-2072
Grades: K-8
| 679 students
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 126 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 83,163 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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