Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Perry Hall Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), 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: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry Hall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Perry Hall Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Perry Hall 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 Perry Hall Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#435 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
28%
7%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
19%
33%
White
41%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry Hall Elementary School's ranking?
Perry Hall Elementary School is ranked #435 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Perry Hall Elementary School?
443 students attend Perry Hall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Perry Hall Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Hall Elementary School?
Perry Hall Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Perry Hall Elementary School offer ?
Perry Hall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Perry Hall Elementary School part of?
Perry Hall Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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