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#907 of 1,363 schools in MD
Glendale Elementary
Elementary School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Glen Burnie, MD
An Anne Arundel County Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
105 Carroll Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
- Math 21% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glendale Elementary score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Glendale Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,739
Median home value
$352,800
Median rent
$1,620/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 126
- Rank in district
- #83 of 123
- District spending per student
- $17,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glendale Elementary is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glendale Elementary
Glendale Elementary is a public elementary school in Glen Burnie, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 402 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #907 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glendale Elementary
What grades does Glendale Elementary serve?
Glendale Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Glendale Elementary?
Glendale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendale Elementary is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glendale Elementary rank in MD?
Glendale Elementary ranks #907 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Glendale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Glendale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Glendale Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glendale Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Glendale Elementary a charter school?
No, Glendale Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glendale Elementary a Title I school?
No, Glendale Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glendale Elementary?
74.4% of students at Glendale Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (410) 787-1410
- Area population (ZIP 21060)
- 39,225
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21060; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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