Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Glen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Glen Elementary serves the northern part of Glen Burnie, MD, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2 miles to the nearest border of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 2.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Glen Elementary School's student population of 278 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
278 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
BELONG.....GROW....SUCCEED
School Rankings
North Glen 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 North Glen Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#938 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Glen Elementary School's ranking?
North Glen Elementary School is ranked #938 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are North Glen Elementary School often compared to?
North Glen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George T. Cromwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend North Glen Elementary School?
278 students attend North Glen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of North Glen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Glen Elementary School?
North Glen Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Glen Elementary School offer ?
North Glen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Glen Elementary School part of?
North Glen Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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