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Hillsmere Elementary School

3052 ARUNDEL ON THE BAY RD, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403

About Hillsmere Elementary School

Hillsmere Elementary School is a public Pre-K through 5 school in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district. It is located at 3052 Arundel on the Bay Road in Annapolis, Maryland. The school serves approximately 393 students and boasts a student–teacher ratio around 12 : 1 - better than the Maryland state average. It has a wide range of students, with about 44% of them being minorities. Academically, Hillsmere stands out: about 47% of students are proficient in math and around 67% are proficient in reading/language arts (state average ~45%). The school is one of the top 20% of elementary schools in Maryland because it focuses on inclusive learning, caring for the environment (as a Maryland Green School), and building strong partnerships with the community.

Hillsmere Elementary School Contact Information

Address

3052 ARUNDEL ON THE BAY RD, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403

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Phone

(410) 222-1622

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 67% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
393
Total Students
$82531
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 42 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hillsmere Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00am - 2:25pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 57.9%
Asian 1.8%
Hispanic 15.1%
Black 18.5%
Two+ Races 6.4%
Native Am. 0%
White
57.9%
Asian
1.8%
Hispanic
15.1%
Black
18.5%
Two+ Races
6.4%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 393
45.4%
178 Female
54.4%
214 Male

Student Population

393 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

366 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school zone has been chosen as one of five across Anne Arundel County where new automated speed-enforcement cameras have been installed to enhance student safety during drop-off and pick-up.

FAQ

Q1.What kinds of technology does Hillsmere Elementary have?

Ans.The school has computers, tablets, and interactive smartboards in the classroom to help students learn better.

Q2.Is there a PTA or parent involvement program at Hillsmere Elementary?

Ans. Yes, there is a PTA that plans events and gets families involved in school activities.

Q3. How does the school handle student behavior and discipline?

Ans. The Hillsmere Elementary School has a positive behavior support system that stresses respect, responsibility, and community values.

Q4 . Are there summer or after-school activities you can do?

Ans. Yes, the school has after-school programs and activities during the school year to help students learn outside of the classroom.

Q5. What does Hillsmere Elementary do to help smart and talented kids?

Ans. The school offers different kinds of instruction and enrichment programs for students who are gifted or talented.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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