Green Holly Elementary School

46060 Millstone Landing Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653

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Tel: (301) 863-4064

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Green Holly Elementary School serves 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Green Holly Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 393 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Green Holly Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 34% 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

393 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Green Holly 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 Green Holly Elementary School is 0.68, which is less 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

#825 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Green Holly Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

20%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Green Holly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Green Holly 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

10:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Green Holly Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

20%

Black

36%

34%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Green Holly Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

42%

34%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Green Holly Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.68

0.73

This chart display the diversity score of Green Holly Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

45%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Green Holly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

15%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

St. Mary's County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).

How many students attend Green Holly Elementary School?

393 students attend Green Holly Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

42% of Green Holly Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Holly Elementary School?

Green Holly Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Green Holly Elementary School part of?

Green Holly Elementary School is part of St. Mary's County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 393 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education