Bester Elementary School

385 Mill St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bester 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 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Bester Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Bester 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 Bester Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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)
#1157 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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5%
20%
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11%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bester 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
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
17%
21%
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Black
28%
33%
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White
35%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Bester 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
81%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Bester Elementary School's ranking?
Bester Elementary School is ranked #1157 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Bester Elementary School often compared to?
Bester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boonsboro Elementary School, Cascade Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Bester Elementary School?
524 students attend Bester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Bester Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bester Elementary School?
Bester Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bester Elementary School offer ?
Bester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bester Elementary School part of?
Bester Elementary School is part of Washington County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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