Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Shore Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: South Shore Elementary serves the northeast part of Crownsville, MD, covering an area of approximately 12.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Shore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
South Shore Elementary School's student population of 268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
268 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
South Shore Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Shore Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#202 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)15.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Shore Elementary School's ranking?
South Shore Elementary School is ranked #202 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are South Shore Elementary School often compared to?
South Shore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rolling Knolls Elementary School, Rippling Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend South Shore Elementary School?
268 students attend South Shore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of South Shore Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Shore Elementary School?
South Shore Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Shore Elementary School offer ?
South Shore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Shore Elementary School part of?
South Shore Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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