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Glyndon Elementary
Elementary School · Baltimore County Public Schools · Reisterstown, MD
A Baltimore County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
445 Glyndon Dr, Reisterstown, MD 21136
- Math 21% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glyndon Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glyndon 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,559
Median home value
$380,200
Median rent
$1,471/mo
College educated
51.6%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21136; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Chatsworth SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Reisterstown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Franklin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 392 | Compare → |
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.
Baltimore County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 179
- Rank in district
- #135 of 169
- District spending per student
- $18,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glyndon Elementary is listed in Baltimore County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glyndon Elementary
Glyndon Elementary is a public elementary school in Reisterstown, MD, part of Baltimore County Public Schools, serving approximately 460 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,282 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glyndon Elementary
What grades does Glyndon Elementary serve?
Glyndon Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Glyndon Elementary?
Glyndon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glyndon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glyndon Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glyndon Elementary rank in MD?
Glyndon Elementary ranks #1,282 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Glyndon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Glyndon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Glyndon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glyndon Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Glyndon Elementary a charter school?
No, Glyndon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glyndon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Glyndon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glyndon Elementary?
66.1% of students at Glyndon 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
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.6%
- Phone
- (410) 887-1130
- Area population (ZIP 21136)
- 33,778
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
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 21136; 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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