Serving 966 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Piney Orchard Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 32% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 57% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 966 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piney Orchard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Piney Orchard Elementary School's student population of 966 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 74% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
966 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Piney Orchard Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piney Orchard Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#374 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
30%
33%
White
43%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
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 Piney Orchard Elementary School's ranking?
Piney Orchard Elementary School is ranked #374 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Piney Orchard Elementary School often compared to?
Piney Orchard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waugh Chapel Elementary School, Odenton Elementary School, Four Seasons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Piney Orchard Elementary School?
966 students attend Piney Orchard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Piney Orchard Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piney Orchard Elementary School?
Piney Orchard Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piney Orchard Elementary School offer ?
Piney Orchard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Piney Orchard Elementary School part of?
Piney Orchard Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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