Guilford Elementary School

7335 Oakland Mills Rd
Columbia, MD 21046
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Guilford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 15% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 15% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Guilford Elementary School's student population of 497 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Guilford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guilford Elementary School is 0.70, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#717 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Guilford 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.
23%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Guilford 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
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
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Hispanic
16%
21%
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Black
49%
33%
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White
15%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Guilford Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Guilford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guilford Elementary School's ranking?
Guilford Elementary School is ranked #717 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Guilford Elementary School?
497 students attend Guilford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Guilford Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guilford Elementary School?
Guilford Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Guilford Elementary School offer ?
Guilford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Guilford Elementary School part of?
Guilford Elementary School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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