Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ocean City Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Ocean City Elementary School's student population of 543 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ocean City Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean City Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#4 out of 1347 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
25%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%

Hispanic
14%
23%

Black
3%
33%

White
75%
32%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean City Elementary School's ranking?
Ocean City Elementary School is ranked #4 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Ocean City Elementary School often compared to?
Ocean City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Showell Elementary School, Buckingham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Ocean City Elementary School?
543 students attend Ocean City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Ocean City Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean City Elementary School?
Ocean City Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ocean City Elementary School offer ?
Ocean City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean City Elementary School part of?
Ocean City Elementary School is part of Worcester County School District.
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