Orems Elementary School

711 Highvilla Rd
Essex, MD 21221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orems 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 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 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

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

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School Overview

Orems Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Orems 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 Orems 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.
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%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Orems 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 Orems 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
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
20%
21%
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Black
22%
33%
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White
45%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Orems 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
47%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Orems 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 Orems Elementary School's ranking?
Orems Elementary School is ranked #832 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
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 Orems Elementary School?
361 students attend Orems Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Orems Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orems Elementary School?
Orems Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orems Elementary School offer ?
Orems Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orems Elementary School part of?
Orems Elementary School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

2   10/31/2011
This school is seriously in need of major changes. They need new technology and a change for the better. Overall the teacher's are great, and really care for for our children. But they need to reconsider some of the work they expect the younger children be able to do. Also the communication between the parents and the school isn't very good. Communication should be the key for the children to succeed, which isn't happening here. Their response is that they have too many children to deal with. Even when the child has special needs they don't communicate well, and has to go though the school principal or asst principal for approval. The parking at the school is terrible. You gotta provide proof for everything even down to have a child with medical needs to prove they have to have limits or what ever. Gotta fight for everything....and pretty much you face a lot of negatively the way they talk to you as a parent. Orem's is in need of major changes...
- Posted by Parent - mommy

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 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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