Arbutus Elementary School

1300 Sulphur Spring Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arbutus Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Arbutus Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Arbutus Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arbutus Elementary School is 0.67, 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)
#590 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
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15-19%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arbutus 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.
25-29%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arbutus 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
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
35%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
21%
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Black
7%
33%
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White
45%
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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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Arbutus 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
48%
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 Arbutus 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 Arbutus Elementary School's ranking?
Arbutus Elementary School is ranked #590 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Arbutus Elementary School often compared to?
Arbutus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Relay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Arbutus Elementary School?
374 students attend Arbutus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Arbutus Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arbutus Elementary School?
Arbutus Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arbutus Elementary School offer ?
Arbutus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arbutus Elementary School part of?
Arbutus Elementary School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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