Hamilton Elementary Middle School vs. Garrett Heights Elementary Middle School
Should you attend Hamilton Elementary Middle School or Garrett Heights Elementary Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Garrett Heights Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Overview
Serving 837 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hamilton Elementary Middle 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 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Garrett Heights Elementary Middle 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 3% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
837 students
333 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#980 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1314 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
3%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
15%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
41
27
Kindergarten Students
58
27
Grade 1 Students
64
23
Grade 2 Students
79
19
Grade 3 Students
80
30
Grade 4 Students
65
32
Grade 5 Students
86
39
Grade 6 Students
118
44
Grade 7 Students
119
46
Grade 8 Students
127
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
2%
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% Hispanic
9%
4%
% Black
78%
87%
% White
8%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
