Severna Park Elementary School
Tel:
(410) 222-6577
Severna Park Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Severna Park Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Severna Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
Severna Park Elementary School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 417 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Severna Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Severna Park Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #49 out of 1359 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 70-74% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 80-84% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 17% |
| Black | 1% | 34% |
| White | 87% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anne Arundel County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Severna Park Elementary School is Severna Park High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Magothy River Middle School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jones Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Severna Park Severna Park High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,876 student
0.6 miles
60 Robinson Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900 0.6 9-12 1,876 - Severna Park Jones Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 330 students
1.2 miles
122 Hoyle Ln
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6565 1.2 K-5 330 - Severna Park Oak Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 691 students
1.4 miles
34 Truckhouse Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6568 1.4 PK-5 691 - Arnold Magothy River Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 738 students
2.0 miles
241 Peninsula Farm Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0926 2.0 6-8 738 - Arnold Severn River Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 748 students
2.0 miles
241 Peninsula Farm Rd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0922 2.0 6-8 748
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