Serving 677 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Billingsley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Billingsley Elementary School's student population of 677 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Billingsley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Billingsley Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#947 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
68%
33%
White
9%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Billingsley Elementary School's ranking?
Billingsley Elementary School is ranked #947 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Billingsley Elementary School often compared to?
Billingsley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arthur Middleton Elementary School, Mary H. Matula Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Billingsley Elementary School?
677 students attend Billingsley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Billingsley Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Billingsley Elementary School?
Billingsley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Billingsley Elementary School offer ?
Billingsley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Billingsley Elementary School part of?
Billingsley Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.
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