Serving 785 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Greensboro Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greensboro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Greensboro Elementary School's student population of 785 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
785 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greensboro 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 Greensboro Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#711 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
46%
22%
Black
3%
33%
White
46%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greensboro Elementary School's ranking?
Greensboro Elementary School is ranked #711 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Greensboro Elementary School often compared to?
Greensboro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denton Elementary School, Federalsburg Elementary School, Ridgely Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Greensboro Elementary School?
785 students attend Greensboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Greensboro Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greensboro Elementary School?
Greensboro Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greensboro Elementary School offer ?
Greensboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greensboro Elementary School part of?
Greensboro Elementary School is part of Caroline County School District.
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