Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-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 65-69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- 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 356 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shipley's Choice Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shipley's Choice Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Black
1%
33%
White
89%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
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 #29 out of 1,347 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% 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?
356 students attend Shipley's Choice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Shipley's Choice Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shipley's Choice Elementary School part of?
Shipley's Choice Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 6/30/2010
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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