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#961 of 1,363 schools in MD

Solley Elementary

Elementary School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Glen Burnie, MD

An Anne Arundel County Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7608 Solley Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060

  • Math 30% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.4% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.8% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+0.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected-9.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$17,624
Chronic Absenteeism26.5%

Students at Solley Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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

40.1%

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 Solley 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat 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

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
Point Pleasant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–52.0 mi499Compare →
High Point ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–52.2 mi684Compare →
Sunset ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–52.2 mi440Compare →
Monarch AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.6K–82.4 mi685Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Schools in district
126
Rank in district
#90 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

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

About Solley Elementary

Solley Elementary is a public elementary school in Glen Burnie, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 718 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #961 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Solley Elementary

What grades does Solley Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Solley Elementary?

Solley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Solley Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Solley Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Solley Elementary rank in MD?

Solley Elementary ranks #961 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Solley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Solley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Solley Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Solley Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Solley Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Solley Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

40.1% of students at Solley 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
718
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anne Arundel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.5%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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