Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shady Spring 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 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shady Spring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Shady Spring Elementary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shady Spring 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 Shady Spring Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#752 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
24%
23%
Black
59%
33%
White
6%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shady Spring Elementary School's ranking?
Shady Spring Elementary School is ranked #752 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Shady Spring Elementary School often compared to?
Shady Spring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red House Run Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Shady Spring Elementary School?
392 students attend Shady Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Shady Spring Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shady Spring Elementary School?
Shady Spring Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shady Spring Elementary School offer ?
Shady Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shady Spring Elementary School part of?
Shady Spring Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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