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Edgewater Elementary

Q: Is Edgewater Elementary a good school?

Edgewater Elementary ranks 261 st of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

261^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 70% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Edgewater Elementary is a mid-sized public school in Edgewater, MD, serving 577 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, and it has earned a 4-star rating for its consistently solid academic performance.

The school stands out as a true "math powerhouse," with 48.9% of students proficient in math—a rate that is 67% higher than the district average and significantly above the state. This strength is especially notable for students from low-income backgrounds, who perform in the 75th percentile statewide, suggesting effective support systems are in place. However, English Language Arts (ELA) scores, while above the state average, have dipped slightly in recent years and now mirror the district average, indicating an area for potential focus. Another key strength is the school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.7%, which has nearly halved from 20.4% two years ago, reflecting successful efforts to keep students engaged. Compared to nearby schools, Edgewater sits in a unique middle ground: it serves a more diverse socioeconomic mix than the high-performing Central Elementary (17% free/reduced lunch) and the higher-poverty Monarch Academy Annapolis (74% free/reduced lunch), yet it achieves strong results with a relatively efficient per-student spending of $16,211.

One notable pattern is a "5th grade slump" in math and science: while 3rd and 4th graders excel in math (around 55-60% proficiency), 5th-grade math proficiency drops to 33.9%, and 5th-grade science falls below the district average for the first time in recent years. This suggests a potential curriculum transition challenge that parents of older students may want to explore. Overall, Edgewater Elementary offers a strong, equitable education with standout math performance and improving attendance, making it a stable and appealing choice for families in the area.

577

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,211

Per pupil spending ?

38.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

121 Washington Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037-1403

(410) 956-0830

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Students who attend Edgewater Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Central Middle
High:	South River High

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.2%

Hispanic:

29.3%

Two or more races:

4.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 73rd percentile in 2016 → 70th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (50% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Above the Maryland median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg43%

Maryland avg39%

261^st of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 30%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 27% (2016) to top 30% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

28^th of 81Elementary 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
2026	69.4	261 of 864	69.8%	★★★★☆
2025	68.9	266 of 865	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.0	240 of 859	72.1%	★★★★☆
2023	66.4	263 of 855	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.3	273 of 862	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.0	376 of 802	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.5	266 of 853	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.9	220 of 857	74.3%	★★★★☆
2017	80.7	169 of 847	80.0%	★★★★☆
2016	74.1	224 of 845	73.5%	★★★★☆
2015	75.3	205 of 859	76.1%	★★★★☆
2014	77.0	193 of 867	77.7%	★★★★☆
2013	81.7	109 of 847	87.1%	★★★★☆
2012	73.5	206 of 857	76.0%	★★★★☆
2011	82.6	79 of 853	90.7%	★★★★★
2010	73.4	224 of 855	73.8%	★★★★☆
2009	72.7	247 of 850	70.9%	★★★★☆
2008	72.4	242 of 838	71.1%	★★★★☆
2007	29.9	620 of 818	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	10.5	736 of 804	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	41.7	517 of 805	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	44.3	516 of 803	35.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	37.3	406 of 796	49.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	30.9	236 of 347	32.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	56.9	139 of 546	74.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	39.2	367 of 788	53.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	29.6	353 of 528	33.1%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)75th percentile+21 vs school

Male (2021)53rd percentile~ school

Female (2021)49th percentile-4 vs school

White (2021)33rd percentile-20 vs school

Hispanic (2021)32nd percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts56%+5 vs state

Mathematics49%+22 vs state

Science33%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Science (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Edgewater Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	121 Washington Rd	Edgewater	21037	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 956-0830	577	38	15.0	38.5%	353 (61.2%)	19 (3.3%)	169 (29.3%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.7%)	69.4	261^st of 864 public elementary schools	69.8%		68.9	266^th of 865 public elementary schools	69.2%	5	59.8	55.3	33.9	48.9	62.0	60.2	48.2	56.4	33.0	$16,211	$1,117	$15,094
Central Elementary	Public	K-5	130 Stepney Ln	Edgewater	21037	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-1075	566	41	13.7	17.1%	449 (79.3%)	13 (2.3%)	72 (12.7%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.9%)	82.4	159^th of 864 public elementary schools	81.6%		90.9	82^nd of 865 public elementary schools	90.5%	77	54.8	61.1	40.7	52.1	60.2	72.2	63.9	65.7	56.0	$18,437	$1,307	$17,130
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%)	19.4	690^th of 864 public elementary schools	20.1%		17.5	726^th of 865 public elementary schools	16.1%	36	20.0	22.7	7.7	16.7	31.3	35.6	24.7	30.4	5.1	$23,685	$2,512	$21,172
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%)	13.9	767^th of 864 public elementary schools	11.2%		16.4	739^th of 865 public elementary schools	14.6%	28	12.9	14.3	5.2	10.9	26.2	25.4	20.7	24.2	11.9	$26,430	$2,938	$23,493
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%)	33.8	536^th of 864 public elementary schools	38.0%		23.9	631^st of 865 public elementary schools	27.1%	95	28.6	16.3	27.6	23.7	42.9	28.3	40.0	36.5	28.8	$22,788	$3,584	$19,203
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%)	33	548^th of 864 public elementary schools	36.6%		27.9	575^th of 865 public elementary schools	33.5%	27	40.3	15.8	22.2	25.6	46.3	27.6	31.0	34.6	24.7	$22,248	$2,211	$20,037
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%)	84.6	134^th of 864 public elementary schools	84.5%		87.3	109^th of 865 public elementary schools	87.4%	25	54.4	56.3	54.1	54.9	73.7	68.8	62.3	68.1	49.2	$19,635	$1,676	$17,959
Mayo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1260 Mayo Ridge Rd	Edgewater	21037	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 798-9830	351	23	15.2	17.4%	295 (84.0%)	6 (1.7%)	33 (9.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.0%)	68	268^th of 864 public elementary schools	69.0%		73.9	221^st of 865 public elementary schools	74.5%	47	48.0	26.9	37.1	37.2	66.0	50.0	62.9	59.8	48.4	$17,703	$1,203	$16,500
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%)	10.5	816^th of 864 public elementary schools	5.6%		12.6	802^nd of 865 public elementary schools	7.3%	14	8.1	5.3	5.0	6.1	23.7	15.8	15.0	18.1	15.0	$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%)	59.4	333^rd of 864 public elementary schools	61.5%		65.8	287^th of 865 public elementary schools	66.8%	46	36.1	34.5	45.0	38.5	50.8	44.1	52.5	49.2	44.8	$21,786	$1,515	$20,271

Frequently Asked Questions about Edgewater Elementary

What schools do graduates of Edgewater Elementary attend?

Students who attend Edgewater Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Middle
High : South River High

What is the racial makeup of Edgewater Elementary?

Students at Edgewater Elementary are 61% White, 29% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Edgewater Elementary in?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Is Edgewater Elementary a good school?

Edgewater Elementary ranks 261^st of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Edgewater Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 577 students attended Edgewater Elementary.

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