Mars Estates Elementary School

1500 E Homberg Ave
Essex, MD 21221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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)
Total Students
336 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#952 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mars Estates Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mars Estates Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
16%
21%
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Black
60%
33%
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White
15%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Mars Estates Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mars Estates Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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