Excellent
#151 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 11% in state
Greenwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Somerset County Public Schools · Princess Anne, MD
A Somerset County Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11412 Dryden Road, Princess Anne, MD 21853
- Math 14% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Greenwood Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2025.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Greenwood Elementary School 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,895/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Princess Anne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,710
Median home value
$167,000
Median rent
$973/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
27.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21853; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter G Woodson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 516 | Compare → |
| Deal Island SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Somerset County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $24,750NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greenwood Elementary School is listed in Somerset County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greenwood Elementary School
Greenwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Princess Anne, MD, part of Somerset County Public Schools, serving approximately 493 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greenwood Elementary School
What grades does Greenwood Elementary School serve?
Greenwood Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greenwood Elementary School rank in MD?
Greenwood Elementary School ranks #151 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Greenwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Greenwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Greenwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenwood Elementary School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Greenwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Greenwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greenwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Greenwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greenwood Elementary School?
82.8% of students at Greenwood Elementary School 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (410) 651-0931
- Area population (ZIP 21853)
- 11,161
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 21853; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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