Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Humbird 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Humbird Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John Humbird Elementary School's student population of 234 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Humbird 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 John Humbird Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#782 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
14%
33%
White
65%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Humbird Elementary School's ranking?
John Humbird Elementary School is ranked #782 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are John Humbird Elementary School often compared to?
John Humbird Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George's Creek Elementary School, South Penn Elementary School, Mt. Savage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend John Humbird Elementary School?
234 students attend John Humbird Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of John Humbird Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Humbird Elementary School?
John Humbird Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Humbird Elementary School offer ?
John Humbird Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Humbird Elementary School part of?
John Humbird Elementary School is part of Allegany County School District.
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