Serving 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Scotchtown Hills 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scotchtown Hills Elementary School's student population of 624 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scotchtown Hills 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 Scotchtown Hills Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1098 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
44%
21%
Black
44%
33%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotchtown Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Scotchtown Hills Elementary School is ranked #1098 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Scotchtown Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Scotchtown Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bond Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Scotchtown Hills Elementary School?
624 students attend Scotchtown Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Scotchtown Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scotchtown Hills Elementary School?
Scotchtown Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scotchtown Hills Elementary School offer ?
Scotchtown Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Scotchtown Hills Elementary School part of?
Scotchtown Hills Elementary School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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