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Shipley's Choice Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 413 students

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5 stars

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Posted January 29, 2011

We picked this neighborhood primarily for the school and I would have to say overall, it's very, very good. There is an enormous level of parent involvement and the students rank high in state test scores. The principle seems to have the children as his number one priority. That being said...I believe there is TOO much focus on test scores and they probably teach to the test. The school also severely lacks cultural diversity and some individuals are a bit cliquey and gossipy.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 25, 2010

We were well pleased with the school. A great positive principal, dedicated teachers, and hardly any discipline problems are a wonderful combination. The only downside to this community is you may have to wait 4 years for a pool/ tennis bond if you own and if you rent, forget it. That is a long time for kids and EXTREMELY disappointing to them. Therefore, I do not recommend this school if you like to use the pool or tennis courts because it is not a community pool.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 31, 2009

Fantastic teachers, great kids, wonderful principal and highly involved parents!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2009

We moved into Shipley's for the school. The teaching staff is good and the principal is excellent. Unfortunately, a lot of the children who attend this school seem to lack basic manners and can be down right mean. Because of this, I would suggest a different school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2006

Truly a 'one in a million school!' The faculty is outstanding and the parent participation is evident - over 14,000 volunteer hours this year alone! Parents choose this neighborhood for this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 18, 2006

Great school in a great neighborhood.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2005

Principal knows the names of parents by heart and greets students at the main entrance. Quality of school matches housing price .
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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2010

 
 
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96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
>=95%
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 94% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 6%
Black 2% 38%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hispanic 1% 10%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 2%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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310 Governor Stone Pky
Millersville, MD 21108
Phone: (410) 222-3851

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