Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mars Estates 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mars Estates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mars Estates Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mars Estates Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mars Estates Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
60%
33%
White
15%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mars Estates Elementary School's ranking?
Mars Estates Elementary School is ranked #952 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mars Estates Elementary School often compared to?
Mars Estates Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deep Creek Elementary School, Bear Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Mars Estates Elementary School?
336 students attend Mars Estates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mars Estates Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mars Estates Elementary School?
Mars Estates Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mars Estates Elementary School offer ?
Mars Estates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mars Estates Elementary School part of?
Mars Estates Elementary School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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