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#1207 of 1,363 schools in MD

Overlook Elementary

Elementary School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Linthicum, MD

An Anne Arundel County Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

401 Hampton Rd, Linthicum, MD 21090

  • Math 21% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.5% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-9.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected-6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$17,624
Chronic Absenteeism38.1%

Students at Overlook Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

58%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Overlook 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$124,688

Median home value

$374,300

Median rent

$1,910/mo

College educated

42.8%

Homeownership

84.1%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Linthicum ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–50.8 mi445Compare →
St Philip Neri SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–80.8 mi423Compare →
Riverview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–51.6 mi553Compare →
Baltimore Highlands ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–51.7 mi495Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#114 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

Overlook Elementary is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Overlook Elementary

Overlook Elementary is a public elementary school in Linthicum, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 331 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,207 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Overlook Elementary

What grades does Overlook Elementary serve?

Overlook Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Overlook Elementary?

Overlook Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Overlook Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Overlook Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Overlook Elementary rank in MD?

Overlook Elementary ranks #1,207 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Overlook Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Overlook Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Overlook Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Overlook Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Overlook Elementary a charter school?

No, Overlook Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Overlook Elementary a Title I school?

No, Overlook Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Overlook Elementary?

58.0% of students at Overlook 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
331
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anne Arundel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.1%
Area population (ZIP 21090)
10,033
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
38.3
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 21090; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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