Glendale Elementary School

105 Carroll Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glendale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glendale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Glendale Elementary School's student population of 400 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Glendale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glendale Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#792 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Glendale Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glendale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glendale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Glendale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Glendale Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Glendale Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
40%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Glendale Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Glendale Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Glendale Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Glendale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Glendale Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Glendale Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glendale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glendale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glendale Elementary School's ranking?
Glendale Elementary School is ranked #792 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Glendale Elementary School often compared to?
Glendale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richard Henry Lee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Glendale Elementary School?
400 students attend Glendale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Glendale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glendale Elementary School?
Glendale Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glendale Elementary School offer ?
Glendale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glendale Elementary School part of?
Glendale Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.

School Reviews

5   9/3/2020
We love this school; the teachers are great. They really care about their children.
- Posted by Parent - Donna B.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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