The top reported proficiency rate is 43% in English language arts. The lowest is 13% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Glendale Elementary
Glendale Elementary is a regular public school serving prekindergarten through fifth grade in Glen Burnie, a sprawling unincorporated suburb southwest of Baltimore. The school sits on Carroll Road, within a residential area that blends older single-family homes with apartment complexes and commercial strips along Ritchie Highway and Crain Highway. Glendale is part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, a large district that recently opened a new high school in the western part of the county, which shifted some attendance boundaries for families.
The student body is diverse in composition. A substantial share of students come from families qualifying for free and reduced-price meals. The largest ethnic group is Hispanic, followed by White students and then Black students; smaller shares are Asian, multiracial, or other backgrounds. This mix gives the school a noticeably varied peer environment. The enrollment is moderate for the elementary grade band, drawing from the surrounding neighborhood.
State assessment results from the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program and the Maryland Integrated Science Assessment show a pattern of low proficiency, with some variation by subject. In English language arts, performance is moderate in the lower grades but drops in fifth grade. In mathematics, proficiency rates are lower across all tested grades and decline sharply by fifth grade. Fifth-grade science proficiency is also low. A parent may want to ask the school what supports are in place to address these outcomes. Because Glendale is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report, and no trend data beyond a single school year is available—so the one-year snapshot is the only measure.
The surrounding community of Glen Burnie is car-dependent and defined by major highways, shopping centers, and mid-rise office buildings that grew up over decades. The intersection of Central Avenue and Crain Highway functions as a commercial hub but lacks a traditional walkable downtown. The Baltimore Light Rail provides transit connections at two stations, and the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail offers a bike-pedestrian route for recreation and commuting. Employment anchors include BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport nearby, the University of Maryland medical center, the Motor Vehicle Administration office, and an Anne Arundel Community College campus. The population has grown steadily over recent decades, with development concentrated along the main commercial corridors, though growth has slowed as available land fills in.
Housing values in the area are broadly aligned with the region’s median, and rents reflect the broader Anne Arundel County market, making Glen Burnie a moderately priced option within the Baltimore metro. Families looking at the school should consider that housing and rental costs are shaped by proximity to the airport, transit, and major employment centers.
No data was available on staffing, discipline, chronic absenteeism, special education or English learner populations, or any program offerings such as extracurriculars or specialized instruction. The comparison to other schools in Anne Arundel County could not be calculated because only one district was in the cohort, which is a limitation of the data rather than a reflection on the school itself. For a full picture, parents may wish to visit the school and ask directly about class sizes, support services, and enrichment opportunities.
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