Eastport Elementary vs Hillsmere Elementary
Eastport Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.2/10 compared to 6.9/10. In math proficiency, Hillsmere Elementary leads at 47.0%.
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Eastport Elementary
Annapolis, MD
279 students
Hillsmere Elementary
Annapolis, MD
393 students
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| Metric | Eastport Elementary | Hillsmere Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.2 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.4 | 9.3 |
| Growth Score | 8.9 | 4.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87.5% | 37.2% |
| Environment Score | 7.5 | 9.2 |
| State Rank | #151 of 1,363 | #518 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 89th | 62th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Eastport Elementary | Hillsmere Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 27.0% | 47.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 27.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Annapolis (21403) | Annapolis (21403) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $115,068 | $115,068 |
| Median Home Value | $566,900 | $566,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,872 | $1,872 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 57.6% | 57.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 31 min |
The data story: Eastport Elementary vs Hillsmere Elementary
Hillsmere Elementary holds a clear overall advantage, rated 9.5/10 against Eastport Elementary's 8.8/10 — a 0.7-point gap that translates to a dramatic difference in state standing. Hillsmere Elementary ranks #9 of 1,363 Maryland elementary schools, placing it in the top 1% statewide. Eastport Elementary ranks #89 of 1,363, which is still a strong top-7% finish but a meaningful step below its neighbor just 2.0 miles away.
The academic and growth data sharpen that picture. Hillsmere Elementary scores 9.6/10 on academics versus Eastport Elementary's 8.2/10 — a 1.4-point delta that reflects consistently higher tested proficiency. On growth, the gap narrows considerably: Eastport Elementary earns a 9.3/10 and Hillsmere Elementary a 9.8/10, signaling that students at both schools are gaining ground at above-average rates relative to peers, with Hillsmere holding a modest edge. Families prioritizing absolute proficiency levels will find Hillsmere ahead; families focused on year-over-year student progress will find both schools competitive.
The two schools diverge sharply on demographics and classroom structure. Eastport Elementary enrolls 279 students with 88% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high concentration of economically disadvantaged families. Hillsmere Elementary serves 393 students with 37% on free or reduced-price lunch. Eastport Elementary's student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1 means significantly smaller class sizes than Hillsmere Elementary's 12.7:1 — nearly three additional students per teacher — which can translate to more individual attention for each child despite the school's lower overall rating.
Both Eastport Elementary and Hillsmere Elementary serve grades PK through 5, so grade-range is not a differentiator for families with children in those years. The structural difference worth weighing is Eastport's notably lower student-teacher ratio, which makes it the more resource-intensive environment per pupil despite its higher free-and-reduced-lunch population.
Editorial summary generated May 2026 · sonnet
Who each school fits
Eastport Elementary
Eastport Elementary suits families who want smaller class sizes — its 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio means more adult attention per child than Hillsmere can offer. It's also the natural choice for families in lower-income brackets who will find the school's community composition more representative of their own circumstances, and for whom the school's strong 9.3/10 growth score signals real instructional momentum.
Hillsmere Elementary
Hillsmere Elementary fits families for whom academic proficiency benchmarks are the primary filter. Its 9.6/10 academic score and #9 statewide rank put it among Maryland's best elementary schools outright. Families relocating to Annapolis who want to minimize academic risk and maximize peer-cohort achievement levels will find Hillsmere the stronger default choice, accepting larger class sizes as the tradeoff.