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#824 of 1,363 schools in MD
Shady Side Elementary
Elementary School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Shady Side, MD
An Anne Arundel County Public Schools elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4859 Atwell Rd, Shady Side, MD 20764
- Math 39% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shady Side Elementary score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
26%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Shady Side 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,129
Median home value
$376,800
Median rent
$2,204/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20764; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Weedon Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK | 2.4 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Mayo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Deale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Benfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 462 | 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.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 126
- Rank in district
- #73 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
Shady Side Elementary is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shady Side Elementary
Shady Side Elementary is a public elementary school in Shady Side, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 396 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #824 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shady Side Elementary
What grades does Shady Side Elementary serve?
Shady Side Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Shady Side Elementary?
Shady Side Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Side Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Side Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shady Side Elementary rank in MD?
Shady Side Elementary ranks #824 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Shady Side Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Shady Side Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Shady Side Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shady Side Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shady Side Elementary a charter school?
No, Shady Side Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shady Side Elementary a Title I school?
No, Shady Side Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shady Side Elementary?
26.0% of students at Shady Side 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
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (410) 222-1621
- Area population (ZIP 20764)
- 3,011
- Area median age
- 52.3
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 20764; 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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