Serving 1,103 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Youths Benefit Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Youths Benefit Elementary School's student population of 1,103 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Youths Benefit Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Youths Benefit Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#351 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
2%
33%
White
86%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Youths Benefit Elementary School's ranking?
Youths Benefit Elementary School is ranked #351 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Youths Benefit Elementary School often compared to?
Youths Benefit Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bel Air Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Youths Benefit Elementary School?
1,103 students attend Youths Benefit Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Youths Benefit Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youths Benefit Elementary School?
Youths Benefit Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Youths Benefit Elementary School offer ?
Youths Benefit Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Youths Benefit Elementary School part of?
Youths Benefit Elementary School is part of Harford County Public Schools School District.
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