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Lake Shore Elementary

Q: Is Lake Shore Elementary a good school?

Lake Shore Elementary ranks 284 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

284^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Lake Shore Elementary in Pasadena, MD, is a mid-sized school serving 280 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district. This school stands out for its remarkable consistency, earning a 3-star rating for eight consecutive years and maintaining a stable state ranking around the 67th percentile since 2018. What truly sets Lake Shore Elementary apart is its exceptional performance with economically disadvantaged students—ranking 4th out of 546 schools statewide (99th percentile) for effectiveness with low-socioeconomic status students. This achievement, combined with a low chronic absenteeism rate (15.9% vs. the district's 19.9%), demonstrates a school that reliably supports all its students, especially those who need the most help.

Lake Shore Elementary shows a clear academic strength in early mathematics, with 63.6% of 3rd graders proficient in math—47% higher than the district average and 49% higher than the state average. This early math proficiency is 117% higher than nearby High Point Elementary (29.3%). However, the school experiences a notable "upper grade slide," with math proficiency dropping from 63.6% in 3rd grade to just 26.4% in 5th grade, a pattern seen in many neighboring schools but more pronounced here. When compared to its demographically similar peers like Jacobsville Elementary and High Point, Lake Shore is a clear leader—its overall math proficiency (38.6%) is 62% higher than High Point's (23.8%) and 47% higher than Jacobsville's (26.2%).

The school benefits from relatively high per-student spending ($18,644) and a low student-to-teacher ratio (12.7:1), though these resources don't translate into the top-tier scores seen at nearby Severna Park Elementary or Folger Mckinsey Elementary, both in the 96th+ percentile. This suggests that while Lake Shore invests heavily in its students, other factors like the school's 25% free/reduced lunch rate (compared to 8% at Severna Park) play a role in overall achievement. For parents seeking a fundamentally sound, equitable, and reliable elementary school that excels at supporting diverse learners, Lake Shore Elementary offers a proven track record of consistent performance and targeted support for its most vulnerable students.

280

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,644

Per pupil spending ?

25%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4531 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122-5305

(410) 222-6465

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Students who attend Lake Shore Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Chesapeake Bay Middle
High:	Chesapeake High

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.3%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Two or more races:

6.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 44th percentile in 2017 → 67th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (48% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 67th (2026) from a 44th-percentile low (2017)

✓Above the Maryland median (67th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg43%

Maryland avg39%

284^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to top 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

30^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	65.6	284 of 864	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.6	282 of 865	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.0	282 of 859	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.3	327 of 855	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.0	280 of 862	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.7	265 of 802	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.4	287 of 853	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.9	365 of 857	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	40.1	473 of 847	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	71.5	240 of 845	71.6%	★★★★☆
2015	82.6	150 of 859	82.5%	★★★★☆
2014	83.7	97 of 867	88.8%	★★★★☆
2013	75.5	184 of 847	78.3%	★★★★☆
2012	70.0	261 of 857	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	74.2	184 of 853	78.4%	★★★★☆
2010	77.0	176 of 855	79.4%	★★★★☆
2009	78.7	151 of 850	82.2%	★★★★☆
2008	81.2	115 of 838	86.3%	★★★★☆
2007	28.9	628 of 818	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	23.8	651 of 804	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	9.9	740 of 805	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	17.2	697 of 803	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	57.2	230 of 796	71.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	98.6	4 of 546	99.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	47.4	300 of 788	61.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	31.6	333 of 528	36.9%	★★☆☆☆

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)99th percentile+32 vs school

Female (2021)71st percentile+4 vs school

Male (2021)62nd percentile-5 vs school

White (2021)37th percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts55%+3 vs state

Science51%+18 vs state

Mathematics39%+11 vs state

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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
Lake Shore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4531 Mountain Rd	Pasadena	21122	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6465	280	22	12.7	25.0%	236 (84.3%)	2 (0.7%)	24 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.4%)	65.6	284^th of 864 public elementary schools	67.1%		66.6	282^nd of 865 public elementary schools	67.4%	2	63.6	29.2	26.4	38.6	61.4	54.2	50.9	55.2	50.9	$18,644	$1,364	$17,281
Jacobsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3801 Mountain Rd	Pasadena	21122	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6460	474	36	13.1	38.0%	355 (74.9%)	32 (6.8%)	45 (9.5%)	12 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.5%)	41.9	468^th of 864 public elementary schools	45.8%		46.6	435^th of 865 public elementary schools	49.7%	33	36.6	25.6	17.9	26.2	59.2	46.2	34.5	45.9	25.0	$18,477	$1,694	$16,784
Fort Smallwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1720 Poplar Ridge Rd	Pasadena	21122	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6450	397	30	13.4	23.2%	320 (80.6%)	18 (4.5%)	35 (8.8%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.8%)	60.8	319^th of 864 public elementary schools	63.1%		63.9	301^st of 865 public elementary schools	65.2%	18	60.0	31.5	30.0	38.8	64.0	50.7	48.3	53.6	35.0	$18,125	$1,337	$16,788
Bodkin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8320 Ventnor Rd	Pasadena	21122	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 437-0464	504	32	15.6	16.9%	435 (86.3%)	5 (1.0%)	38 (7.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.6%)	72.2	251^st of 864 public elementary schools	70.9%		77.7	201^st of 865 public elementary schools	76.8%	50	44.0	38.4	43.0	41.6	60.7	62.6	60.5	61.3	48.8	$17,036	$1,154	$15,881
Folger Mckinsey Elementary	Public	K-5	175 Arundel Beach Road	Severna Park	21146	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6560	644	36	18.0	7.6%	526 (81.7%)	20 (3.1%)	42 (6.5%)	17 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.1%)	94.1	43^rd of 864 public elementary schools	95.0%		96.6	21^st of 865 public elementary schools	97.6%	22	63.2	75.4	59.6	66.2	77.8	84.7	75.4	79.4	70.2	$14,487	$1,051	$13,436
Belvedere Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	360 Broadwater Rd	Arnold	21012	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 975-9432	542	38	14.1	21.6%	420 (77.5%)	17 (3.1%)	58 (10.7%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.8%)	82.8	157^th of 864 public elementary schools	81.8%		86.5	117^th of 865 public elementary schools	86.5%	40	55.3	55.1	43.2	50.9	65.8	74.5	65.3	68.8	47.9	$18,220	$1,664	$16,555
High Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7789 Edgewood Avenue	Pasadena	21122	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6454	665	43	15.3	58.0%	390 (58.6%)	56 (8.4%)	145 (21.8%)	17 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (8.4%)	32.1	555^th of 864 public elementary schools	35.8%		30	556^th of 865 public elementary schools	35.7%	1	29.3	29.3	15.0	23.8	41.4	32.5	31.6	35.1	26.3	$16,503	$1,158	$15,346
Sunset Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8572 Fort Smallwood Rd	Pasadena	21122	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6478	520	34	15.1	41.3%	368 (70.8%)	29 (5.6%)	66 (12.7%)	15 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	37 (7.1%)	47.7	429^th of 864 public elementary schools	50.3%		50.6	401^st of 865 public elementary schools	53.6%	28	33.3	31.9	19.4	28.5	48.8	52.8	43.1	48.2	34.7	$17,403	$1,265	$16,138
Severna Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6 Riggs Ave	Severna Park	21146	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6577	372	27	13.9	8.3%	291 (78.2%)	13 (3.5%)	23 (6.2%)	24 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.6%)	94.9	33^rd of 864 public elementary schools	96.2%		96.8	18^th of 865 public elementary schools	97.9%	15	69.2	80.0	52.5	66.9	81.5	89.1	78.7	82.9	70.5	$16,798	$1,235	$15,562
Riviera Beach Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8515 Jenkins Rd	Pasadena	21122	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6469	270	21	13.1	48.9%	200 (74.1%)	17 (6.3%)	30 (11.1%)	12 (4.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	54.3	374^th of 864 public elementary schools	56.7%		67	278^th of 865 public elementary schools	67.9%	96	37.2	38.6	17.4	30.8	55.8	56.8	43.5	51.9	38.3	$21,687	$1,655	$20,032

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Shore Elementary

What district is Lake Shore Elementary in?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Is Lake Shore Elementary a good school?

Lake Shore Elementary ranks 284^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Lake Shore Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lake Shore Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chesapeake Bay Middle
High : Chesapeake High

What is the racial makeup of Lake Shore Elementary?

Students at Lake Shore Elementary are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lake Shore Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 280 students attended Lake Shore Elementary.

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