Serving 941 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Piney Orchard Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 23% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 941 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Piney Orchard Elementary School's student population of 941 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
941 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Piney Orchard Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 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 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#484 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
27%
33%
White
44%
34%
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
12%
38%
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 #484 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Piney Orchard Elementary School?
941 students attend Piney Orchard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Piney Orchard Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piney Orchard Elementary School?
Piney Orchard Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, 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 Public Schools School District.
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