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Rippling Woods Elementary

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Rippling Woods Elementary ranks 541 st of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

541^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 37% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Rippling Woods Elementary in Glen Burnie, MD, serves 702 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, where it has historically ranked in the lower third of Maryland elementary schools with a current 2-star rating.

One of the most significant challenges at Rippling Woods is a large gender achievement gap, with female students performing much higher than male students in recent years. The school also struggles with chronic absenteeism, which has been consistently above the district average, and math proficiency is a particular concern—only 18.7% of students were proficient in math, compared to 29.3% across the district. Despite these challenges, there is a bright spot in 5th-grade English Language Arts, where 44.6% of students were proficient, actually exceeding the state average. The school spends a relatively high amount per student ($21,148), yet nearby schools like Quarterfield Elementary achieve better academic results with less funding, suggesting that resources may not be translating into the expected outcomes.

The contrast with Shipley's Choice Elementary, just two miles away, is striking—Shipley's Choice is a 5-star school with a 67.7% math proficiency rate and only 6.4% chronic absenteeism, while Rippling Woods has an 18.7% math proficiency rate and 22.0% chronic absenteeism. This difference highlights the strong impact of socioeconomic factors on school performance. For parents, the key takeaway is that Rippling Woods has some effective programs, especially in upper-grade reading, but faces significant hurdles in math, attendance, and ensuring all students are supported equally.

702

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,148

Per pupil spending ?

66%

Free/discounted lunch ?

530 Nolfield Dr
Glen Burnie, MD 21061-5311

(410) 760-7900

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Students who attend Rippling Woods Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Old Mill Middle North
High:	Old Mill High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.7%

White:

25.8%

Hispanic:

21.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 26th percentile in 2016 → 37th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (30% vs 39% meeting standards)

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

!English Language Arts scores 12 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school30%

District avg43%

Maryland avg39%

541^st of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 37%▲ up 11 pts since 2016

From bottom 26% (2016) to bottom 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

58^th of 81Elementary Schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools

13^th of 24Anne 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	33.6	541 of 865	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.1	479 of 865	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	22.5	613 of 859	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.0	596 of 855	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.0	571 of 862	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.7	552 of 802	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.3	544 of 853	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	28.4	584 of 857	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	29.3	570 of 847	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	24.3	622 of 845	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	44.2	441 of 859	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	60.4	395 of 867	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	55.3	416 of 847	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.6	474 of 857	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	51.9	462 of 853	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	60.1	399 of 855	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	47.2	517 of 850	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	53.9	437 of 838	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	61.6	345 of 818	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	49.5	447 of 804	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	46.2	474 of 805	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	49.7	466 of 803	42.0%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	21.1	434 of 504	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	41.2	371 of 796	53.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	25.6	472 of 546	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	14.7	722 of 788	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	26.7	378 of 528	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Female (2021)53rd percentile+22 vs school

White (2021)28th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2021)14th percentile-17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)14th percentile-18 vs school

Male (2021)8th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts40%-12 vs state

Science31%~ state avg

Mathematics19%-8 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 (2025)	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
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	702	55	12.6	66.0%	181 (25.8%)	286 (40.7%)	151 (21.5%)	26 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (8.0%)	33.6	541^st of 865 public elementary schools	37.5%		41.1	479^th of 865 public elementary schools	44.6%	62	25.3	16.0	15.8	18.7	37.9	36.8	44.6	39.8	31.4	$21,148	$2,436	$18,712
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	573	44	12.9	69.1%	135 (23.6%)	234 (40.8%)	135 (23.6%)	20 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.4%)	30.5	576^th of 865 public elementary schools	33.4%		29.5	559^th of 865 public elementary schools	35.4%	17	23.9	19.6	13.4	19.2	40.7	44.6	33.3	39.8	22.0	$18,277	$1,659	$16,618
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	555	47	11.9	76.8%	135 (24.3%)	186 (33.5%)	187 (33.7%)	24 (4.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	32.8	551^st of 865 public elementary schools	36.3%		39.6	483^rd of 865 public elementary schools	44.2%	68	19.4	21.0	18.6	19.7	43.5	35.4	46.5	41.6	23.5	$20,031	$2,232	$17,798
Oakwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	330 Oak Manor Dr	Glen Burnie	21061	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-6420	309	29	10.8	74.1%	73 (23.6%)	86 (27.8%)	109 (35.3%)	15 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.4%)	36.6	505^th of 865 public elementary schools	41.6%		27.1	588^th of 865 public elementary schools	32.0%	83	29.4	25.6	19.1	24.8	39.2	44.2	40.4	41.1	26.1	$19,775	$1,988	$17,787
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	330	36	9.1	83.9%	96 (29.1%)	70 (21.2%)	139 (42.1%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.8%)	35.1	527^th of 865 public elementary schools	39.1%		29.2	560^th of 865 public elementary schools	35.3%	33	40.9	25.0	10.0	25.9	54.5	34.4	32.5	41.4	14.6	$30,790	$2,958	$27,831
Quarterfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7967 Quarterfield Rd	Severn	21144	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6430	544	36	14.9	52.6%	155 (28.5%)	174 (32.0%)	105 (19.3%)	49 (9.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	58 (10.7%)	35.5	524^th of 865 public elementary schools	39.4%		50.8	400^th of 865 public elementary schools	53.8%	124	25.8	24.4	18.8	22.8	43.1	35.3	40.0	39.1	29.1	$18,632	$1,479	$17,153
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	618	50	12.3	71.7%	139 (22.5%)	222 (35.9%)	194 (31.4%)	19 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.8%)	35	528^th of 865 public elementary schools	39.0%		26	599^th of 865 public elementary schools	30.8%	71	33.7	23.5	20.5	25.7	45.8	36.3	33.7	38.4	24.4	$17,745	$2,017	$15,728
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	344	23	14.7	5.5%	283 (82.3%)	4 (1.2%)	11 (3.2%)	15 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.0%)	93.7	49^th of 865 public elementary schools	94.3%		95	37^th of 865 public elementary schools	95.7%	12	71.7	62.5	69.8	67.7	78.3	73.4	79.1	76.6	65.1	$16,857	$1,339	$15,518
Richard Henry Lee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 A Street	Glen Burnie	21061	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 553-2200	378	34	11.2	75.4%	127 (33.6%)	43 (11.4%)	164 (43.4%)	15 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.7%)	28.1	596^th of 865 public elementary schools	31.1%		20.5	677^th of 865 public elementary schools	21.7%	81	23.6	20.9	7.9	17.8	43.5	43.3	30.2	39.2	17.2	$17,938	$2,037	$15,901
Glendale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	105 Carroll Rd	Glen Burnie	21060	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 787-1410	438	46	9.5	76.9%	144 (32.9%)	64 (14.6%)	203 (46.3%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.6%)	32.5	553^rd of 865 public elementary schools	36.1%		36	507^th of 865 public elementary schools	41.4%	46	24.2	20.3	14.0	19.7	36.1	46.6	38.6	40.8	24.6	$22,694	$2,436	$20,258

Frequently Asked Questions about Rippling Woods Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Rippling Woods Elementary?

Students at Rippling Woods Elementary are 41% African American, 26% White, 22% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Rippling Woods Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 702 students attended Rippling Woods Elementary.

Is Rippling Woods Elementary a good school?

Rippling Woods Elementary ranks 541^st of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Rippling Woods Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rippling Woods Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Old Mill Middle North
High : Old Mill High

What district is Rippling Woods Elementary in?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

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