Pasadena Elementary School

401 East Pasadena Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pasadena Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Pasadena Elementary School's student population of 353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Pasadena Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pasadena Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#538 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pasadena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pasadena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
21%
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Black
6%
33%
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White
77%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.40
This chart display the diversity score of Pasadena Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pasadena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pasadena Elementary School's ranking?
Pasadena Elementary School is ranked #538 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Pasadena Elementary School often compared to?
Pasadena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bodkin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Pasadena Elementary School?
353 students attend Pasadena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pasadena Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pasadena Elementary School?
Pasadena Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pasadena Elementary School offer ?
Pasadena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pasadena Elementary School part of?
Pasadena Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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