South Shore Elementary School
Tel:
(410) 222-3865
South Shore Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
South Shore Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
Top Placements
South Shore Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
South Shore Elementary School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 341 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Shore Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 South Shore Elementary School is 0.45, 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 | #201 out of 1359 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 60-64% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 60-64% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 17% |
| Black | 3% | 34% |
| White | 72% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 South Shore Elementary School is Severna Park High School (3.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Severna Park Middle School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mountain View Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Crownsville Mountain View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 650 students
1.4 miles
36803 Allder School Rd.
Crownsville, MD 21032
(540) 751-2550 1.4 PK-5 650 - Millersville Millersville Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 331 students
2.4 miles
1601 Millersville Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3800 2.4 K-5 331 - Annapolis Rolling Knolls Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 413 students
3.5 miles
1985 Valley Rd
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-5820 3.5 PK-5 413 - Severna Park Oak Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 691 students
3.7 miles
34 Truckhouse Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 222-6568 3.7 PK-5 691 - Severna Park Severna Park Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,454 student
3.7 miles
450 Jumpers Hole Rd
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7900 3.7 6-8 1,454
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