Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bay View 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bay View Elementary serves the northwest part of its school district in North East, MD, covering an area of approximately 19.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 2.9 miles and some areas reaching up to 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bay View Elementary School's student population of 506 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
506 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bay View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay View Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#789 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay View Elementary School's ranking?
Bay View Elementary School is ranked #789 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Bay View Elementary School often compared to?
Bay View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Bay View Elementary School?
506 students attend Bay View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bay View Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bay View Elementary School?
Bay View Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bay View Elementary School offer ?
Bay View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bay View Elementary School part of?
Bay View Elementary School is part of Cecil County School District.
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