Paramount Elementary School

19410 Longmeadow Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paramount 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Paramount Elementary School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Paramount 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 Paramount Elementary School is 0.60, 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)
#759 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
20%
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20-24%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
15%
21%
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Black
12%
33%
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White
60%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paramount Elementary School's ranking?
Paramount Elementary School is ranked #759 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Paramount Elementary School often compared to?
Paramount Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Potomac Heights Elementary School, Fountaindale 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Paramount Elementary School?
405 students attend Paramount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Paramount Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paramount Elementary School?
Paramount Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paramount Elementary School offer ?
Paramount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paramount Elementary School part of?
Paramount Elementary School is part of Washington County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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