Shipley's Choice Elementary

Summary:

Shipley's Choice Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school located in Millersville, Maryland, serving 342 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, Shipley's Choice consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance that significantly outpaces the district and state averages.

Shipley's Choice students excel in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science, with proficiency rates that are substantially higher than nearby schools like Woodside Elementary and Marley Elementary. The school's academic success is likely influenced by its relatively high-income student population, with only 0.88% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the district and state averages. Shipley's Choice also benefits from higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio than many of its peers.

Shipley's Choice Elementary's consistent academic excellence, strong student demographics, and adequate school resources make it a standout educational institution in the region. The school's exceptional performance, particularly in comparison to nearby schools, highlights the potential impact of factors such as student socioeconomic status and school funding on educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

310 Governor Stone Pky
Millersville, MD 21108-2433

(410) 222-3851

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,835

Students who attend Shipley's Choice Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Severna Park Middle
High:	Severna Park High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 342

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Asian:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shipley's Choice Elementary ranks better than 96.5% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 2^nd among 80 ranked elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.73. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), two or more races (4.7%), Asian (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 0.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shipley's Choice Elementary is 14.9. 58 elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Shipley's Choice Elementary employs 22.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shipley's Choice Elementary is $15,835. 62 elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Shipley's Choice Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Anne Arundel County Public Schools 10^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shipley's Choice Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Shipley's Choice Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	1.11	793^rd	803	1.2%
2005	0.44	804^th	805	0.1%
2006	0.42	803^rd	804	0.1%
2007	1.03	812^th	818	0.7%
2008	85.92	42^nd	838	95.0%
2009	86.01	44^th	850	94.8%
2010	87.03	27^th	855	96.8%
2011	90.44	2^nd	853	99.8%
2012	88.69	1^st	857	99.9%
2013	89.93	3^rd	847	99.6%
2014	89.95	5^th	867	99.4%
2015	98.92	1^st	859	99.9%
2016	98.65	1^st	845	99.9%
2017	99.29	1^st	847	99.9%
2018	99.24	2^nd	857	99.8%
2019	98.98	2^nd	853	99.8%
2021	90.70	69^th	802	91.4%
2022	97.55	12^th	862	98.6%
2023	97.19	17^th	855	98.0%
2024	95.73	30^th	859	96.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Shipley's Choice Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	78.05	123^rd	796	84.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Shipley's Choice Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	91.90	54^th	788	93.1%

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Rank History for White students at Shipley's Choice Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	75.46	111^th	528	79.0%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, December 7, 2014

Fantastic teachers, fantastic Principal, involved parents. If you have an issue, it will be addressed. Kids are well prepared for upper grades, enthusiastic learners and get great instruction. We moved to this neighborhood primarily for the school, and have not been disappointed. Very active PTA and while some think it's cliquish, all you have to do is volunteer for a job and you're in. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Shipley's Choice Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	386	1	13	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
1990	442	4	19	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	469
1991	476	6	18	2	0	n/a	n/a	-1	501
1992	495	8	23	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	527
1993	422	9	27	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	460
1994	444	13	33	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	492
1995	431	14	31	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
1996	431	14	31	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
1997	405	14	27	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	450
1998	411	13	23	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	452
1999	401	8	16	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	428
2000	417	6	11	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	440
2001	414	4	14	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
2002	413	4	13	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
2003	413	4	13	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
2004	412	2	13	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
2005	416	3	12	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
2006	443	3	10	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
2007	434	3	12	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2008	434	6	15	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	461
2009	423	8	11	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	448
2010	404	8	15	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	434
2011	376	2	13	13	2	1	6	0	413
2012	358	4	18	10	2	1	8	0	401
2013	362	5	18	11	1	1	8	0	406
2014	343	5	18	10	0	1	8	0	385
2015	316	2	19	9	0	0	8	0	354
2016	328	2	19	12	0	0	10	0	371
2017	322	5	21	13	0	0	13	0	374
2018	339	7	17	13	0	0	14	0	390
2019	341	6	13	9	0	0	15	0	384
2020	350	6	12	9	0	0	17	0	394
2021	320	5	13	8	0	0	23	0	369
2022	316	2	10	5	0	0	23	0	356
2023	307	4	10	5	0	0	16	0	342

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shipley's Choice Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	401	18.9	21.2	n/a
1990	469	25.1	18.6	0.4
1991	501	26.6	18.8	1
1992	527	27.1	19.4	1.3
1993	460	25.9	17.8	1.5
1994	492	27.2	18.1	1.4
1995	477	25.2	18.9	1
1996	477	25.2	18.9	1
1997	450	25.9	17.4	0.9
1998	452	24.9	18.2	0.7
1999	428	24.9	17.2	0.9
2000	440	25.3	17.4	0.5
2001	437	25.0	17.5	1.4
2002	431	25.5	16.9	0.5
2003	431	25.5	16.9	0.5
2004	428	25.9	16.5	0.7
2005	433	24.0	18.0	0.7
2006	457	26.0	17.6	0.7
2007	452	28.6	15.8	0.7
2008	461	30.2	15.3	1.3
2009	448	30.9	14.5	1.6
2010	434	28.4	15.2	2.3
2011	413	26.5	15.5	1.5
2012	401	23.5	17.0	1.5
2013	406	25.8	15.7	2.2
2014	385	25.8	14.8	1.8
2015	354	24.0	14.7	1.7
2016	371	24.0	15.4	1.6
2017	374	23.4	15.9	2.1
2018	390	23.7	16.4	1.5
2019	384	21.5	17.8	0.8
2020	394	23.0	17.1	0.8
2021	369	24.9	14.8	0.8
2022	356	24.6	14.4	0.8
2023	342	22.9	14.9	0.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shipley's Choice Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	401	18.9	21.2	n/a
1990	469	25.1	18.6	0.4
1991	501	26.6	18.8	1
1992	527	27.1	19.4	1.3
1993	460	25.9	17.8	1.5
1994	492	27.2	18.1	1.4
1995	477	25.2	18.9	1
1996	477	25.2	18.9	1
1997	450	25.9	17.4	0.9
1998	452	24.9	18.2	0.7
1999	428	24.9	17.2	0.9
2000	440	25.3	17.4	0.5
2001	437	25.0	17.5	1.4
2002	431	25.5	16.9	0.5
2003	431	25.5	16.9	0.5
2004	428	25.9	16.5	0.7
2005	433	24.0	18.0	0.7
2006	457	26.0	17.6	0.7
2007	452	28.6	15.8	0.7
2008	461	30.2	15.3	1.3
2009	448	30.9	14.5	1.6
2010	434	28.4	15.2	2.3
2011	413	26.5	15.5	1.5
2012	401	23.5	17.0	1.5
2013	406	25.8	15.7	2.2
2014	385	25.8	14.8	1.8
2015	354	24.0	14.7	1.7
2016	371	24.0	15.4	1.6
2017	374	23.4	15.9	2.1
2018	390	23.7	16.4	1.5
2019	384	21.5	17.8	0.8
2020	394	23.0	17.1	0.8
2021	369	24.9	14.8	0.8
2022	356	24.6	14.4	0.8
2023	342	22.9	14.9	0.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shipley's Choice Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$361 (3.0%)	$11,566 (97.0%)	$11,927
2020	$455 (3.8%)	$11,582 (96.2%)	$12,037
2021	$858 (6.3%)	$12,776 (93.7%)	$13,635
2022	$1,402 (9.7%)	$13,079 (90.3%)	$14,480
2023	$1,483 (9.4%)	$14,352 (90.6%)	$15,835

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shipley's Choice Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 17^th of 855 Elementary schools	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	384	342	10.9%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	13	10	23.1%
Hispanic	9	5	44.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	341	307	10%
Two or More Races	15	16	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%

Schools Near Shipley's Choice Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shipley's Choice Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	310 Governor Stone Pky	Millersville	21108	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-3851	342	23	14.9	0.9%	307 (89.8%)	4 (1.2%)	5 (1.5%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	95.7	30^th of 859 public elementary schools	96.5%		97.2	17^th of 855 public elementary schools	98.0%	13	73.9	74.6	65.5	71.2	78.3	78.3	81.0	79.3	54.2	$15,835	$1,483	$14,352
Benfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	365 Lynwood Dr	Severna Park	21146	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6555	455	31	14.7	6.2%	383 (84.2%)	9 (2.0%)	33 (7.3%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.7%)	98.3	5^th of 859 public elementary schools	99.4%		98.4	6^th of 855 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	79.4	73.8	77.8	77.1	85.3	88.5	93.7	89.1	79.4	$16,541	$1,554	$14,987
Southgate Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	290 Shetlands Ln	Glen Burnie	21061	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 582-4900	697	50	13.9	59.1%	218 (31.3%)	281 (40.3%)	119 (17.1%)	23 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	52 (7.5%)	41.4	445^th of 859 public elementary schools	48.2%		43.2	429^th of 855 public elementary schools	49.8%	16	32.3	31.3	15.9	25.7	41.1	47.8	45.2	44.9	20.0	$16,998	$2,010	$14,989
Rippling Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	530 Nolfield Dr	Glen Burnie	21061	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 760-7900	546	38	14.4	72.2%	139 (25.5%)	241 (44.1%)	90 (16.5%)	21 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (10.1%)	22.5	613^th of 859 public elementary schools	28.6%		25	596^th of 855 public elementary schools	30.3%	17	15.9	19.3	8.8	14.6	30.5	41.4	31.8	34.6	7.7	$17,724	$2,231	$15,493
Pasadena Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 East Pasadena Rd	Pasadena	21122	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6573	356	31	11.5	31.7%	267 (75.0%)	26 (7.3%)	37 (10.4%)	8 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.8%)	73.9	208^th of 859 public elementary schools	75.8%		69.1	240^th of 855 public elementary schools	71.9%	32	45.7	41.2	34.1	40.4	65.2	58.0	77.3	66.4	43.2	$20,164	$1,839	$18,325
Oak Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	34 Truckhouse Rd	Severna Park	21146	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6568	614	37	16.6	9.6%	482 (78.5%)	25 (4.1%)	41 (6.7%)	34 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.0%)	90.4	73^rd of 859 public elementary schools	91.5%		90.6	75^th of 855 public elementary schools	91.2%	2	67.6	61.0	49.1	59.1	74.3	74.8	69.0	72.7	51.8	$14,985	$1,265	$13,720
Woodside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	160 Funke Rd	Glen Burnie	21061	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 582-4100	336	55	6.1	78.3%	111 (33.0%)	56 (16.7%)	150 (44.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.5%)	22.1	620^th of 859 public elementary schools	27.8%		21.9	632^nd of 855 public elementary schools	26.1%	12	21.4	26.8	8.3	19.2	27.5	38.2	21.3	29.6	6.3	$28,584	$3,072	$25,512
Freetown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7904 Freetown Rd	Glen Burnie	21060	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 787-5610	521	39	13.5	72.4%	130 (25.0%)	207 (39.7%)	113 (21.7%)	26 (5.0%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	38 (7.3%)	29.9	539^th of 859 public elementary schools	37.3%		25.3	588^th of 855 public elementary schools	31.2%	49	32.4	20.5	23.4	25.1	39.4	32.0	31.0	34.0	12.5	$17,821	$2,335	$15,486
Glen Burnie Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Marlboro Rd	Glen Burnie	21061	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 766-9220	489	37	13.1	76.7%	118 (24.1%)	175 (35.8%)	148 (30.3%)	27 (5.5%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	16 (3.3%)	40.6	450^th of 859 public elementary schools	47.6%		36.4	493^rd of 855 public elementary schools	42.3%	43	35.1	25.0	23.5	27.8	37.5	46.8	48.8	44.5	15.1	$18,174	$2,341	$15,833
Marley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	715 Cooper Rd	Glen Burnie	21060	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 424-3200	756	52	14.4	61.8%	191 (25.3%)	278 (36.8%)	200 (26.5%)	39 (5.2%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (5.7%)	22.8	610^th of 859 public elementary schools	29.0%		19.7	661^st of 855 public elementary schools	22.7%	51	29.7	20.5	11.7	20.4	33.9	29.4	25.4	29.5	9.2	$15,967	$1,848	$14,119

Frequently Asked Questions about Shipley's Choice Elementary

What schools do graduates of Shipley's Choice Elementary attend?

Students who attend Shipley's Choice Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Severna Park Middle
High : Severna Park High

What district is Shipley's Choice Elementary in?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Is Shipley's Choice Elementary a good school?

Yes! Shipley's Choice Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 30^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Shipley's Choice Elementary?

Students at Shipley's Choice Elementary are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Hispanic, 1% African American.

How many students attend Shipley's Choice Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 342 students attended Shipley's Choice Elementary.

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