Serving 892 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Old Post Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 892 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Post Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Old Post Road Elementary School's student population of 892 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
892 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Old Post Road 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 Old Post Road Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#980 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
20%
23%
Black
46%
33%
White
21%
32%
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
75%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Post Road Elementary School's ranking?
Old Post Road Elementary School is ranked #980 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Old Post Road Elementary School often compared to?
Old Post Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bakerfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Old Post Road Elementary School?
892 students attend Old Post Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Old Post Road Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Post Road Elementary School?
Old Post Road Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Old Post Road Elementary School offer ?
Old Post Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Old Post Road Elementary School part of?
Old Post Road Elementary School is part of Harford County School District.
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