Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hollywood Elementary School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hollywood Elementary School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hollywood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hollywood 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
#437 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
10%
33%
White
68%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
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 Hollywood Elementary School's ranking?
Hollywood Elementary School is ranked #437 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Hollywood Elementary School often compared to?
Hollywood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen Elementary School, Leonardtown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Hollywood Elementary School?
474 students attend Hollywood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hollywood Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hollywood Elementary School?
Hollywood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hollywood Elementary School offer ?
Hollywood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hollywood Elementary School part of?
Hollywood Elementary School is part of St. Mary's County School District.
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