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Glenmar Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

719^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 17% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Glenmar Elementary is a small, Title I school in Baltimore County Public Schools serving 263 students in pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, located in an area where 60.5% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Despite spending significantly more per student ($25,204) than higher-performing neighbors like Joppa View Elementary ($17,069) and Rossville Elementary ($16,699), the school ranks in the 17th percentile statewide, indicating that high funding alone does not guarantee strong academic results.

One bright spot is 3rd-grade math, where 26.8% of students are proficient—a rate higher than nearby Deep Creek Elementary (4.7%), Hawthorne Elementary (13.3%), and Mars Estates Elementary (8.6%). However, math proficiency drops sharply to just 2.5% by 5th grade—a decline far steeper than at Vincent Farm Elementary, where it only falls from 31% to 23.6%. This suggests a critical issue in upper-grade math instruction. The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1, compared to 15.5:1 at Joppa View, which is an asset not yet translating into better outcomes.

Glenmar has made impressive progress reducing chronic absenteeism from 43.7% to 24.3%, now below the district average, but this hasn't yet boosted test scores. Interestingly, nearby Martin Boulevard Elementary—a similarly small school with even higher per-student spending ($25,770)—ranks in the 30th percentile, showing that how funds are used matters more than the amount. This comparison, along with Orems Elementary (51st percentile) serving a similar population, demonstrates that school-level factors like instruction and leadership can overcome socioeconomic challenges.

263

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,204

Per pupil spending ?

60.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9700 Community Dr
Baltimore, MD 21220-2512

(410) 887-0127

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Students who attend Glenmar Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Middle River Middle
High:	Kenwood High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.5%

Hispanic:

16.3%

White:

9.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 20th percentile in 2016 → 17th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (19% vs 39% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (17th percentile)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school19%

District avg34%

Maryland avg39%

719^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 17%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 20% (2016) to bottom 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

94^th of 108Elementary Schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools

18^th of 25Baltimore 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	17.6	719 of 864	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	14.0	773 of 865	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.4	663 of 859	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.0	571 of 855	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.6	564 of 862	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.6	477 of 802	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	24.9	603 of 853	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	19.2	684 of 857	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	27.3	594 of 847	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	19.7	673 of 845	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	20.5	687 of 859	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	50.6	509 of 867	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.7	489 of 847	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	56.9	424 of 857	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	34.6	621 of 853	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	37.9	612 of 855	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	41.0	576 of 850	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	33.0	633 of 838	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	68.5	270 of 818	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	75.1	193 of 804	76.0%	★★★★☆
2005	65.0	307 of 805	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	65.9	309 of 803	61.5%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	33.9	338 of 504	32.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	49.1	290 of 796	63.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	31.4	404 of 546	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	21.7	590 of 788	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Female (2021)64th percentile+23 vs school

African American (2021)33rd percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)26th percentile-15 vs school

Male (2021)25th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts29%-23 vs state

Mathematics13%-14 vs state

Science12%-21 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, October 25, 2018

My daughter's experience at this school was HORRIBLE BEYOND WORDS....She was bullied by some students instead of addressing the issues there was favoritism given to the students that was bullying my child my daughter was even attacked she NEVER went through the situation at any other school this school was a nightmare... Close Quote

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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
Glenmar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9700 Community Dr	Baltimore	21220	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-0127	263	25	10.5	60.5%	24 (9.1%)	167 (63.5%)	43 (16.3%)	13 (4.9%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	17.6	719^th of 864 public elementary schools	16.8%		14	773^rd of 865 public elementary schools	10.6%	54	26.8	6.9	2.5	12.7	36.6	21.4	26.3	29.0	11.9	$25,204	$2,718	$22,486
Victory Villa Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Compass Rd	Baltimore	21220	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 809-0184	612	39	15.6	74.2%	117 (19.1%)	287 (46.9%)	142 (23.2%)	18 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (7.7%)	16.1	740^th of 864 public elementary schools	14.4%		22	665^th of 865 public elementary schools	23.1%	75	15.8	13.0	9.3	12.8	27.4	24.8	24.4	25.5	16.5	$19,695	$3,027	$16,667
Martin Boulevard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	210 Riverton Rd	Baltimore	21220	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-0158	253	23	11.1	67.2%	36 (14.2%)	100 (39.5%)	82 (32.4%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	27 (10.7%)	27.1	607^th of 864 public elementary schools	29.7%		45.5	444^th of 865 public elementary schools	48.7%	163	37.1	26.9	13.2	25.3	40.5	29.6	28.9	33.3	7.9	$25,770	$3,093	$22,677
Orems Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	711 Highvilla Rd	Baltimore	21221	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-0172	402	25	16.3	66.4%	139 (34.6%)	94 (23.4%)	119 (29.6%)	25 (6.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (5.2%)	48.6	423^rd of 864 public elementary schools	51.0%		50.3	405^th of 865 public elementary schools	53.2%	18	43.3	31.0	34.2	36.4	51.5	46.6	38.4	45.2	23.0	$20,697	$2,814	$17,883
Middlesex Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	142 Bennett Rd	Baltimore	21221	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-0170	448	36	12.5	80.4%	128 (28.6%)	146 (32.6%)	122 (27.2%)	9 (2.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (8.5%)	17.7	715^th of 864 public elementary schools	17.2%		10.2	832^nd of 865 public elementary schools	3.8%	117	16.7	15.9	6.8	13.5	25.7	29.0	30.0	28.1	15.4	$22,136	$2,851	$19,285
Hawthorne Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	125 Kingston Rd	Baltimore	21220	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-0138	499	37	13.6	83.2%	92 (18.4%)	259 (51.9%)	105 (21.0%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.6%)	13.3	778^th of 864 public elementary schools	10.0%		13.4	785^th of 865 public elementary schools	9.2%	7	13.3	14.3	8.0	12.2	12.1	31.4	12.0	19.7	9.8	$22,100	$3,289	$18,811
Mars Estates Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 E Homberg Ave	Baltimore	21221	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-0154	400	27	14.6	75.8%	43 (10.8%)	218 (54.5%)	94 (23.5%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.0%)	10.8	814^th of 864 public elementary schools	5.8%		17.3	727^th of 865 public elementary schools	16.0%	87	8.6	4.7	10.4	8.1	22.8	24.4	12.2	19.7	10.0	$23,567	$2,999	$20,568
Rossville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7649 Gum Spring Road	Baltimore	21237	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(443) 809-8519	726	47	15.3	59.2%	137 (18.9%)	349 (48.1%)	69 (9.5%)	128 (17.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.5%)	64	289^th of 864 public elementary schools	66.6%		63.5	304^th of 865 public elementary schools	64.9%	15	51.0	42.3	27.0	38.8	63.1	55.4	54.3	57.2	34.5	$16,699	$1,392	$15,307
Vincent Farm Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6019 Ebenezer Rd	White Marsh	21162	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-2983	776	47	16.4	46.9%	199 (25.6%)	372 (47.9%)	79 (10.2%)	75 (9.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.2%)	39.7	478^th of 864 public elementary schools	44.7%		47	429^th of 865 public elementary schools	50.4%	49	31.0	28.8	23.6	28.0	40.5	44.7	38.7	41.5	26.7	$18,340	$1,744	$16,596
Deep Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	1101 E Homberg Ave	Baltimore	21221	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-0110	385	28	13.7	80.3%	35 (9.1%)	251 (65.2%)	62 (16.1%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.1%)	11.5	802^nd of 864 public elementary schools	7.2%		12.6	801^st of 865 public elementary schools	7.4%	1	4.7	8.9	9.2	7.6	20.0	26.8	21.5	22.6	6.1	$20,623	$2,941	$17,682

Frequently Asked Questions about Glenmar Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Glenmar Elementary?

Students at Glenmar Elementary are 63% African American, 16% Hispanic, 9% White, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What district is Glenmar Elementary in?

Baltimore County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Glenmar Elementary attend?

Students who attend Glenmar Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Middle River Middle
High : Kenwood High

Is Glenmar Elementary a good school?

Glenmar Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.8% of Maryland elementary schools.

How many students attend Glenmar Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 263 students attended Glenmar Elementary.

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