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Point Pleasant Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 498 students

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Posted September 16, 2009

It has the best teachers and staff. Everyone there cares about the education of our children. The rewards and the praise for being good students make the children feel special and the school does so much for the kids by having family nights, math and science nights, etc... I wouldn't want my children to go anywhere else!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2007

My son is a 2 year old enrolled in their Infants and Toddlers Program and I simply could not be more impressed! My son has a severe developmental delay and this school/school system (Anne Arundel County) has shown my son the true care and compassion that every parent wants their children to have. Not only is their program amazingly organized, but they have a number of programs available to fit the particular need for your child. And they work hard w/the parents to show them how to help their child as well. We are military and if we had to do it over again, we would request this assignment just for our child to be part of their Infants and Toddlers Program!//
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Posted May 19, 2007

The overall school is great, the teachers are excellent and the PTA does great things for the students. Its the administration that is lacking and does not support the staff like they should! They need a change & administration that is actually concerned about the children's welfare. From what I understand their current principal has only been there about 2 years, but its time for a change again! Also the cafeteria food can use some improvement.
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Posted July 13, 2006

I think that this school should be the #1 elementary school in Maryland. The teachers in this school are exceptional , and Ms. Weeks is the Greatest secretary in the world!! Both of my children have really enjoyed all of their teachers, and my daugher will be going into middle school in the fall, and she is hoping that all of her teachers will be just as nice. I would like to say
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Posted May 23, 2006

I'm so impressed with this school, the teachers and office personnel. My daughter absolutely loves her teacher, Mrs. Mattoon. I've found that she is very interested and concerned with each of her students' education and self esteem. Ms. Weeks has always been helpful and personable any time I've had a question or needed assistance. I love this school and the people in it.
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Posted March 30, 2005

The kindergarten teachers at this school are the best! the staff is awesome! Mrs. Weeks- the school secretary is so great! the kids love her! I have found that the small classroom sizes are very beneficial. I like that the 4 & 5th grade are in a different building. Thanks to everyone there! You are all great! my kids love going to school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2003

I have found this school and its staff to be most helpful and proactive in my son s education. The teachers, counselors and administration have demonstrated a genuine concern for my son welfare and education. They seem to go above and beyond their job specifications in order to provide the parents and children with the best possible resource. I have had nothing but great experiences working with the staff at Point Pleasant Elementary. They have helped my son to over come disabilities and have used alternative methods and equipment to help him communicate with his peers and the staff. They encourage the children to participate in creative activities and also to develop skills to help them in studies and problem solving. This school has been invaluable to me and would highly recommend it to any parent.


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 76% 46%
Black 14% 38%
Hispanic 6% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 36%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1035 Dumbarton Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Phone: (410) 222-6425

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