Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boonsboro Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Boonsboro Elementary serves the southeast part of Boonsboro, MD, covering an area of approximately 17.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 2.5 miles and the furthest edge located about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boonsboro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Boonsboro Elementary School's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
514 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Boonsboro Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boonsboro Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#113 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
24%
Black
3%
32%
White
84%
31%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boonsboro Elementary School's ranking?
Boonsboro Elementary School is ranked #113 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Boonsboro Elementary School often compared to?
Boonsboro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williamsport Elementary School, Myersville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Boonsboro Elementary School?
514 students attend Boonsboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Boonsboro Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boonsboro Elementary School?
Boonsboro Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boonsboro Elementary School offer ?
Boonsboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Boonsboro Elementary School part of?
Boonsboro Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.
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