Halethorpe Elementary School

4300 Maple Ave
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Halethorpe 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 10-14% (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 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Halethorpe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Halethorpe Elementary School's student population of 271 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Halethorpe 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 Halethorpe Elementary School is 0.73, which is equal to 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)
#832 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
20%
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15-19%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Halethorpe 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
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
21%
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Black
18%
33%
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White
37%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Halethorpe 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
51%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Halethorpe 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 Halethorpe Elementary School's ranking?
Halethorpe Elementary School is ranked #832 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Halethorpe Elementary School often compared to?
Halethorpe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arbutus Elementary School, Relay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Halethorpe Elementary School?
271 students attend Halethorpe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Halethorpe Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Halethorpe Elementary School?
Halethorpe Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Halethorpe Elementary School offer ?
Halethorpe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Halethorpe Elementary School part of?
Halethorpe Elementary School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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