Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Halethorpe 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), 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: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Halethorpe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Halethorpe Elementary School's student population of 273 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Halethorpe 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 Halethorpe Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#718 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
7%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
20%
33%
White
35%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
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 Halethorpe Elementary School's ranking?
Halethorpe Elementary School is ranked #718 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Halethorpe Elementary School often compared to?
Halethorpe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arbutus Elementary School, Relay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Halethorpe Elementary School?
273 students attend Halethorpe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Halethorpe Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Halethorpe Elementary School?
Halethorpe Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Halethorpe Elementary School offer ?
Halethorpe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Halethorpe Elementary School part of?
Halethorpe Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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