Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale 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 19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: G. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale serves the southeast part of Aberdeen, MD, covering an area of approximately 9.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale's student population of 528 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
528 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Hawks
School Rankings
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale 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 G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale is 0.69, 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
#896 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
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)22.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
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 G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale's ranking?
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale is ranked #896 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale often compared to?
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdaleis often viewed alongside schools like Halls Cross Roads Elementary School, Bakerfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale?
528 students attend G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale students are Black, 28% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale?
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale offer ?
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale part of?
G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale is part of Harford County School District.
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