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Pasadena Elementary School vs. Lake Shore Elementary School

Should you attend Pasadena Elementary School or Lake Shore 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
Pasadena Elementary School
401 East Pasadena Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Lake Shore Elementary School
4531 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pasadena Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Shore Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
330 students
300 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pasadena 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 Lake Shore Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pasadena Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake Shore Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pasadena 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 Lake Shore Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pasadena 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 Lake Shore 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

#315 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
#431 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pasadena 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 Lake Shore Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in MD)
35-39%
(Top 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pasadena 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 Lake Shore 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.
60-64%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pasadena 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 Lake Shore 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.
40-49%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pasadena 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 Lake Shore 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 Pasadena Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lake Shore Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
17
Kindergarten Students
43
47
Grade 1 Students
50
46
Grade 2 Students
65
46
Grade 3 Students
50
48
Grade 4 Students
54
51
Grade 5 Students
48
45

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pasadena 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 Lake Shore 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 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pasadena 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 Lake Shore 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
8%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pasadena 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 Lake Shore 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
72%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pasadena 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 Lake Shore 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
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pasadena 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 Lake Shore 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.
0.46
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pasadena 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 Lake Shore 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
31%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pasadena 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 Lake Shore 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
6%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pasadena 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 Lake Shore 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 2020-21 school year.
 
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