Shipley's Choice Elementary School
Odenton, MD 21108
Phone: (410) 222-3851
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 349 students
Shipley's Choice Elementary School, a public school located in Odenton, MD, serves grades PK-5 in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Shipley's Choice Elementary School is a public school located in Odenton, MD. 349 students attend Shipley's Choice Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - Middle Level data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
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Run if you have a special needs child. The school cant accommodate.
Posted: October 4, 2024
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Posted: October 4, 2024
There are some fantastic teachers here. But there used to be many more. Many have left since COVID and things have not been the same (though Im sure thats the story everywhere). We had two teachers in particular that were awful: kids in an extremely hurtful and unprofessional manner, and they are still there years later. But the real warning I have to give is the fact that this is an extremely clique-y environment; that permeates from the parents down to the kids. This really becomes evident in the later years of the school experience. If your kid is the preppy/sporty type you should be fine, but I would seriously reconsider if your kid is anything else.
Posted: August 29, 2023
It was such a negative first impression Im writing a review for the office staff only. We were buzzed in from outside and told to wait in the lobby. Ten minutes later, a staff member stuck her head out of the office door to tell us they will call us when the teacher is ready. They were entirely unwelcome. Not a single one of the 4 staff members in the office smiled at us, welcomed us, or even looked at my two young girls. I was asked for my ID without a hello and instructed where to go for the parent teacher conference and left to find our way alone. I was disgusted by them. Fortunately, the teacher left the BEST impression possible and its only because of her that I feel comfortable sending my little 4 year old to this school.
Posted: November 14, 2022
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Posted: November 14, 2022
My experience has been a mixed bag. Some teachers have been incredible! The experience truly is evident in their teaching style.
I would say that I have had quite a few teachers with less than 3 years of experience mixed in.
Mr. Luettgen, Mrs. Wright and the retired Mrs. Queen are some of the best teachers.
Certain grade levels had more like a 20:1 ratio vs the lower grade levels 15:1.
When you get a phenomenal teacher it doesn't matter as much, but the county as a whole has taken a hit on staff availability.
Diversity is few and far in between (students as well as the teachers). I will say
what bullying and issues I have encountered were infrequent. A couple of students on occasion would get away with
physical actions on a verbal warning.
Overall the school does promote unity & shows commitment and the overall faculty is great.
I love the programs they offer and appreciate how active the parents are in regular opportunities that better the school.
They also have a very active school counselor that will speak to the classrooms on a consistent basis to promote kindness and general appropriate behavior.
Posted: November 9, 2021
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Posted: November 9, 2021
I can't speak to what the school was like in some of the older reviews I've seen here, but Shipley's Choice Elementary is a fantastic school with amazing teachers. My kids have enjoyed their time here and made lots of new friends along the way. There is an active PTO that hosts lots of events for all ages, and the administration is very attentive to the needs of students and parents. Admittedly, there is not a lot of diversity at this school, but one can hardly blame the school itself for that fact - it's in line with the greater Severna Park area. My one area of concern would be regarding bullying. I have personally seen children singled out by their peers, and no meaningful correction has been evident by the school. We are on our way out, but I highly recommend this school and neighborhood to anyone looking for a change.
Posted: June 3, 2021
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Posted: June 3, 2021
Having put 4 kids through I have to say its just ok. There are a few great teachers, thank goodness. The stars are for them. Obviously, reflective of the area, it lacks diversity of any kind. Racial, economic, religious etc. This is a very cliquey neighborhood the competition between parents is real and unpleasant. It appears that a lot of them view their children more as commodities or accessories to a lifestyle than as people. If you aren't one of the select (not sure how one achieves that status), you never get picked to chaperone. They insist its fair but trust me, it is not. The principal is very rigid and not approachable. The front desk
staff is horridly unwelcoming and just plain rude making visiting the school so incredibly awful that I avoided it as much as possible.
Posted: September 10, 2020
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Posted: September 10, 2020
From the administration to the teachers down to the PTO volunteers, SCES has been an overwhelmingly positive experience for our two kids (and family as a whole). We moved to the neighborhood sight unseen, and having a school that serves the immediate neighborhood seems to bring everyone closer together.
Posted: September 10, 2020
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Posted: January 30, 2018
Excellent. The parents are more involved than in any other community Ive seen, and the school demonstrates that they care for each individual child.
Posted: October 20, 2017
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Posted: October 20, 2017
This school is an utter delight. I'm so glad my kids were able to go there. The makerspace program for 4th and 5th graders is AMAZING.
Posted: September 16, 2017
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Posted: September 16, 2017
Great. We love the school and staff.
Posted: April 23, 2017
My daughter attended Kindergarten at Shipley's Choice Elementary for the 2015-2016 school year. Bottom line: you get an amazing private school experience for a public school price. My daughter had Ms. G for her teacher and loved her. Ms. G is a fantastic teacher who knows how to inspire children. She definitely helped my little girl transition into a school environment and learn so much.
The Shipley's Choice neighborhood is a close-knit group, since so many of the locals have grown up and stayed here. As a newcomer to the neighborhood in 2015, we didn't have the instant friends everyone else had, but the neighbors are friendly and my daughter ended up making plenty of friends and went to more than her fair share of birthday parties.
I know my daughter is going to love her time next year in 1st grade!
Posted: June 22, 2015
My family will be new to this school, from out of state. When I made initial contact, the voice on the other end of the phone was short, disinterested, and not very helpful. I haven't yet called back, I already feel unwelcome.
Posted: September 15, 2013
We weren't happy there. Very cliquey and if you don't fit in, you don't fit in and are basically excuded from a lot of social events. Kids learn from their parents and our son had a miserable time as he got older when his old friends decided they didn't like him anymore. We have encountered rudeness (from parents and children), exclusion, fakeness (when they want $$$ for PTA, etc.). I tried to get involved and interacting with some of the parents made me feel like I was back in high school again. The worst part about it is, you can't just ignore all of this. The community is so intertwined you can't ignore when you aren't invited to parent hosted social gatherings or if your child isn't invited to a birthday party. We moved into another district and are much happier. If you are into cliques and are accepted you will probably be happy here. Otherwise be prepared to go thru high school again.
Posted: August 11, 2013
It is a decent school. No diversity. Parent involvement is over the top and not in a good way. Very cliquey. Wasn't a good fit for us but others love it. We moved and are happy with our current choice.
Posted: July 20, 2013
Our son just finished Kindergarten at SCES, and we could not have been more pleased with his introduction to public schooling. The teachers and staff at SCES are wonderful, and the varied programs that are available for after school enrichment were a pleasant surprise. Our family is looking forward to many more enjoyable years as part of the Shipley's family!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrollton Manor | Area of Town | Severna Park | MD | 2.4 mi | |
| 2 | Cape Arthur | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severna Park | MD | 3.3 mi | |
| 3 | Westridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severna Park | MD | 4.1 mi | |
| 4 | Shelter Cove Luxury Apartments | Apartment Complex | Odenton | MD | 4.2 mi | |
| 5 | Lake Village Town Homes | Apartment Complex | Severn | MD | 5.9 mi | |
| 6 | Piney Orchard at Pinedale Courts | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Odenton | MD | 6.2 mi | |
| 7 | Harvest Run | Condominium/Townhouse | Odenton | MD | 6.4 mi | |
| 8 | The Provinces | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severn | MD | 6.7 mi | |
| 9 | Canterbury Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arnold | MD | 6.9 mi | |
| 10 | Crofton | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Crofton | MD | 7.9 mi | |
| 11 | Midway Common | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Meade | MD | 8 mi | |
| 12 | The Point at Annapolis | Apartment Complex | Annapolis | MD | 9.6 mi | |
| 13 | Broadview Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annapolis | MD | 9.7 mi | |
| 14 | Phythian Apartments | Apartment Complex | United States Naval Academy | MD | 10.1 mi | |
| 15 | The Residences at Park Place | Condominium/Townhouse | Annapolis | MD | 10.3 mi | |
| 16 | Tidewater Colony | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annapolis | MD | 10.6 mi | |
| 17 | Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Elkridge | MD | 10.6 mi | |
| 18 | The Greens at Locust Chapel | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Ellicott City | MD | 12.9 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Severn | Severn | MD | 3.7 mi | |
| 2 | Anne Arundel County | Pasadena | MD | 3.9 mi | |
| 3 | Severna Park | Severna Park | MD | 4.1 mi | |
| 4 | Cape St Claire | Cape St Claire | MD | 10.1 mi | |
| 5 | Annapolis | Annapolis | MD | 10.6 mi | |
| 6 | Annapolis | Annapolis | MD | 10.6 mi | |
| 7 | Laurel | Laurel | MD | 12.7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Meade NSA | 6.7 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 7.2 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 10.6 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 10.8 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 25.2 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 25.6 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 26 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 26.8 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 27 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 27.1 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 28.3 mi. |
| Pentagon | 28.7 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 29.4 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 29.6 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 33 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 35.9 mi. |
| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 36.2 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 39.5 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 46.6 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 47.5 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 49.5 mi. |
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