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Marley Elementary School vs. Freetown Elementary School

Should you attend Marley Elementary School or Freetown Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Marley Elementary School
715 Cooper Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Freetown Elementary School
7904 Freetown Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 748 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marley 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 17% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Freetown 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 19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
748 students
496 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Freetown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Freetown Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Freetown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Freetown Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#875 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#896 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Freetown Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
19%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freetown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freetown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freetown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Marley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Freetown Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
43
Kindergarten Students
136
69
Grade 1 Students
112
72
Grade 2 Students
130
85
Grade 3 Students
111
69
Grade 4 Students
119
81
Grade 5 Students
120
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Freetown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Freetown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
39%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Freetown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
24%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Freetown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Freetown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Freetown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Freetown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Freetown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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