Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Green Holly Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Green Holly Elementary School serves the eastern part of Lexington Park, MD, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Green Holly Elementary School's student population of 478 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
478 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 ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Rankings
Green Holly Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Holly Elementary School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#628 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
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)24.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Holly Elementary School's ranking?
Green Holly Elementary School is ranked #628 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Green Holly Elementary School often compared to?
Green Holly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington Park Elementary School, Greenview Knolls Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Green Holly Elementary School?
478 students attend Green Holly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Green Holly Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Green Holly Elementary School?
Green Holly Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Green Holly Elementary School offer ?
Green Holly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Green Holly Elementary School part of?
Green Holly Elementary School is part of St. Mary's County School District.
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