Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shipley's Choice Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Shipley's Choice Elementary serves the northern part of Millersville, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shipley's Choice Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Shipley's Choice Elementary School's student population of 344 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
344 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Shipley's Choice Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shipley's Choice Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#27 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)9.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
46%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shipley's Choice Elementary School's ranking?
Shipley's Choice Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Shipley's Choice Elementary School often compared to?
Shipley's Choice Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Shipley's Choice Elementary School?
344 students attend Shipley's Choice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Shipley's Choice Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shipley's Choice Elementary School?
Shipley's Choice Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shipley's Choice Elementary School offer ?
Shipley's Choice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shipley's Choice Elementary School part of?
Shipley's Choice Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This is a very good school with hardly any discipline problems. Even being new and in the last year of elem. school, my child was well accepted and welcomed.
This school seems to have lots of volunteers so if you think you are not helping out very much make sure you are a substitute volunteer. You will slowly get to know more people.
Make sure your home comes with a pool bond if you want to use the tennis courts or the pool. Otherwise, you will have to wait about 4 years.
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