Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale 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 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale's student population of 503 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale 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 G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale is 0.66, 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
#943 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
48%
33%
White
30%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale's ranking?
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale is ranked #943 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale often compared to?
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdaleis often viewed alongside schools like Halls Cross Roads Elementary School, Bakerfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale?
503 students attend G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale students are Black, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale?
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale offer ?
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale part of?
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale is part of Harford County School District.
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