Eastern Elementary School

1320 Yale Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eastern Elementary School serves 418 students in grades 3-5.
Eastern Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MD
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Eastern Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Eastern Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Eastern Elementary School is 0.75, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
Overall Testing Rank
#1011 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
20%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
20%
20%
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Black
28%
34%
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White
34%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.75
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eastern Elementary School's ranking?
Eastern Elementary School is ranked #1011 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% 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 Eastern Elementary School?
418 students attend Eastern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Eastern Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastern Elementary School?
Eastern Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eastern Elementary School offer ?
Eastern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastern Elementary School part of?
Eastern Elementary School is part of Washington County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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