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North Glen Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 257 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 21, 2012

My child is in 1st Grade at North Glen I also agree about the good and the bad at North Glen. I have seen a lot of good teachers amd some not so good ones go figure my son has one of the not so good ones. He was getting more homework then high school kids were! But she has recent left for the year and now they have a permanent Subsitute who is wonderful thank God. I think the Principal is good she does what she can with what she has. The school is definitly underfunded and has been that way since I went there sometime ago. I do like the lack of violence and that is good. Overall it's a decent school could be a lot worse!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 11, 2011

I have to agree with the previous parent's review! You are so right about the good and bad at North Glen. The bad is probably the old broken down building and a non-existent PTA? It's a mockery of a PTA. The school seems underfunded in every aspect and there are not enough teacher assistants in the classrooms. They rely on parent volunteers but there aren't many. The great thing about the school is that there is rarely any violence which is comforting.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2011

North Glen is a decent school. My children have had both good teachers and those who probably shouldn't be teaching anymore. The principal seems tough, but is also inconsistent at times. There is no after school child care program, and the extra-curricular activities are minimal. Communication from the school is sometimes slow. However, its a small school, with decent student/teacher ratios, and for the most part, there is little bullying and fighting is almost unheard of. So it has its good and bad. They are usually very underfunded, and therefore rely on parents to volunteer because of a lack of funding for teachers aides, as well as multiple fundraisers through the year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2010

My daughter is in the ECI at North Glen Elem and I love this school... It's a great school that shows they care about the students... Next year she will be in Pre-K and I am keeping her in this school... In fact I would keep her here even if we move out of the district... That is if they would let me :)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2006

I just wanted to say that I truly think North Glen Elementary is a 'great' School. I transferred my son from DC public schools. My son is showing a great turn around and he loves the school.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
87%

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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
60%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 43% 46%
Black 37% 38%
Hispanic 11% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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615 West Furnace Branch Rd
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Phone: (410) 222-6416

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