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Germantown Elementary

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Germantown Elementary ranks 575 th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

575^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 34% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Germantown Elementary is a public elementary school in Annapolis, Maryland, serving 481 students in grades PK-5. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, the school faces significant challenges in academic performance and student attendance.

Germantown Elementary's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts were 22% and 32%, respectively, compared to the district's 28.8% and 56.3%, and the state's 26.5% and 50.8%. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.3% to 25.3% over the past few years, which is much higher than the district and state averages. When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Edgewater Elementary and Hillsmere Elementary, Germantown Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower.

The school's high percentage of students (73.6% in 2023-2024) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the school's academic challenges. Additionally, Germantown Elementary's performance has remained relatively stagnant or even declined over the past several years, as evidenced by its declining statewide ranking and consistent 1- or 2-star ratings from SchoolDigger. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and address the root causes of the school's struggles, with a focus on improving academic outcomes and attendance for all students.

467

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,248

Per pupil spending ?

75.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 Windell Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401-3201

(410) 222-1615

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Students who attend Germantown Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Wiley H. Bates Middle
High:	Annapolis High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.6%

White:

22.1%

African American:

18.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 24th percentile in 2023 → 34th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 34th (2025) from a 24th-percentile low (2023)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (25% vs 38% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English Language Arts scores 19 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school25%

District avg42%

Maryland avg38%

575^th of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 40% (2015) to bottom 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

61^st of 80Elementary Schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools

13^th of 25Anne Arundel County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	27.9	575 of 865	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.3	512 of 859	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	20.6	649 of 855	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.7	635 of 862	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	21.2	607 of 802	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.7	523 of 853	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	28.5	581 of 857	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	31.2	550 of 847	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	24.5	618 of 845	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	36.1	516 of 859	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	34.4	638 of 867	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	42.1	543 of 847	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	49.9	496 of 857	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	38.7	581 of 853	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	26.5	710 of 855	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	19.9	762 of 850	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	22.8	722 of 838	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	63.3	333 of 818	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	57.4	378 of 804	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	68.4	267 of 805	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	69.4	269 of 803	66.5%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	19.0	463 of 504	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	15.1	724 of 796	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	23.7	303 of 347	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	21.9	506 of 546	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	25.5	539 of 788	31.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2021)32nd percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2021)13th percentile-12 vs school

Female (2021)9th percentile-15 vs school

African American (2021)8th percentile-16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)7th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts32%-19 vs state

Mathematics22%-4 vs state

Science11%-14 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Germantown Elementary School has been a great experience for my 8 and 11 year old who have attended since Kindergarten. The school building was constructed in 2011 so it has all the modern bells and whistles - beautiful gym and cafeteria, smart boards in every room, science lab, etc. The school is very diverse, with many ESL families. From my point of view, this enriches the learning experience for everyone. Notably, this is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school - the Primary Years Programme employed here encourages hands on learning opportunities and encourages kids to be "inquirers" not test taking robots. Italian is the school's adopted language. Although it is a neighborhood school, it has a large student population due to the impressive school facility and ambitious curriculum. The school has an active PTA and there is an after care program here run by Annapolis Rec and Park Dept. Close Quote

Schools Near Germantown Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)				MCAP English Language Arts (2025)				MCAP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Germantown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Windell Avenue	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-1615	467	43	10.9	75.6%	103 (22.1%)	88 (18.8%)	255 (54.6%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	27.9	575^th of 865 public elementary schools	33.5%		32.3	512^th of 859 public elementary schools	40.4%	63	19.7	31.4	15.3	22.0	21.1	42.3	33.3	32.0	11.3	$22,248	$2,211	$20,037
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 George and Marion Phelps Lan	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-1626	559	55	10.1	95.0%	10 (1.8%)	202 (36.1%)	331 (59.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	17.5	726^th of 865 public elementary schools	16.1%		11.9	788^th of 859 public elementary schools	8.3%	62	19.0	20.7	6.1	15.2	34.2	27.5	13.4	24.9	4.8	$23,685	$2,512	$21,172
Monarch Academy Annapolis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 Capital Drive	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 934-1444	634	55	11.6	73.8%	45 (7.1%)	301 (47.5%)	250 (39.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.5%)	23.9	631^st of 865 public elementary schools	27.1%		19.9	655^th of 859 public elementary schools	23.7%	24	15.3	13.2	18.9	15.7	31.8	30.7	28.4	30.3	19.2	$22,788	$3,584	$19,203
West Annapolis Elementary	Public	K-5	505 Melvin Avenue	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-1635	234	19	12.5	17.5%	158 (67.5%)	8 (3.4%)	47 (20.1%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (6.0%)	92.3	69^th of 865 public elementary schools	92.0%		89.9	81^st of 859 public elementary schools	90.6%	12	77.8	55.3	52.8	61.8	91.7	73.7	72.2	79.1	52.6	$20,791	$1,356	$19,435
Annapolis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	180 Green Street	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-1600	190	24	7.7	82.6%	20 (10.5%)	112 (58.9%)	45 (23.7%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.7%)	19.5	692^nd of 865 public elementary schools	20.0%		19.9	656^th of 859 public elementary schools	23.6%	36	14.3	4.0	16.7	11.7	10.7	16.0	47.8	23.7	12.0	$36,018	$3,369	$32,649
Eastport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	420 5th Avenue	Annapolis	21403	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-1605	283	27	10.3	89.0%	19 (6.7%)	63 (22.3%)	191 (67.5%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	28.5	569^th of 865 public elementary schools	34.2%		16.8	695^th of 859 public elementary schools	19.1%	126	37.5	9.1	13.6	20.6	46.8	14.6	40.0	34.4	7.0	$27,656	$3,337	$24,319
Tyler Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Janwall St	Annapolis	21403	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 482-9610	416	44	9.4	96.9%	12 (2.9%)	14 (3.4%)	388 (93.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16.4	739^th of 865 public elementary schools	14.6%		16.9	692^nd of 859 public elementary schools	19.4%	47	20.9	15.4	4.9	14.0	27.0	25.0	23.0	25.0	6.6	$26,430	$2,938	$23,493
Georgetown East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Dogwood Rd	Annapolis	21403	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-1610	330	32	10.2	90.0%	31 (9.4%)	142 (43.0%)	139 (42.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)	12.6	802^nd of 865 public elementary schools	7.3%		19	668^th of 859 public elementary schools	22.2%	134	7.5	10.6	11.1	9.8	21.1	19.6	16.7	19.2	8.3	$27,181	$2,973	$24,208
Rolling Knolls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1985 Valley Rd	Annapolis	21401	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-5820	402	36	11.1	47.0%	185 (46.0%)	33 (8.2%)	150 (37.3%)	14 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)	65.8	287^th of 865 public elementary schools	66.8%		63.2	287^th of 859 public elementary schools	66.6%		34.9	51.7	50.0	45.7	42.9	37.7	57.9	47.0	46.2	$21,786	$1,515	$20,271
Hillsmere Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3052 Arundel On The Bay Rd	Annapolis	21403	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-1622	402	32	12.4	40.0%	227 (56.5%)	82 (20.4%)	72 (17.9%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	87.3	109^th of 865 public elementary schools	87.4%		78.8	177^th of 859 public elementary schools	79.4%	68	65.1	57.1	56.9	59.8	79.4	58.1	65.5	67.8	49.2	$19,635	$1,676	$17,959

Frequently Asked Questions about Germantown Elementary

How many students attend Germantown Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 467 students attended Germantown Elementary.

What district is Germantown Elementary in?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Germantown Elementary?

Students at Germantown Elementary are 55% Hispanic, 22% White, 19% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Germantown Elementary a good school?

Germantown Elementary ranks 575^th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Germantown Elementary attend?

Students who attend Germantown Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wiley H. Bates Middle
High : Annapolis High

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