Serving 49 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kitzmiller 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 was ≥80% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥80%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
n/a
33%
White
98%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% MD state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
How many students attend Kitzmiller Elementary School?
49 students attend Kitzmiller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kitzmiller Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kitzmiller Elementary School?
Kitzmiller Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kitzmiller Elementary School offer ?
Kitzmiller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kitzmiller Elementary School part of?
Kitzmiller Elementary School is part of Garrett County Public Schools School District.
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