Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shipley's Choice Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Shipley's Choice Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shipley's Choice Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
What is Shipley's Choice Elementary School's ranking?
Shipley's Choice Elementary School is ranked #29 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Shipley's Choice Elementary School often compared to?
Shipley's Choice Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Shipley's Choice Elementary School?
347 students attend Shipley's Choice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Shipley's Choice Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shipley's Choice Elementary School?
Shipley's Choice Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shipley's Choice Elementary School offer ?
Shipley's Choice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shipley's Choice Elementary School part of?
This is a very good school with hardly any discipline problems. Even being new and in the last year of elem. school, my child was well accepted and welcomed.
This school seems to have lots of volunteers so if you think you are not helping out very much make sure you are a substitute volunteer. You will slowly get to know more people.
Make sure your home comes with a pool bond if you want to use the tennis courts or the pool. Otherwise, you will have to wait about 4 years.
- Posted by Parent - 4nott
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
