Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Halethorpe 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Halethorpe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Halethorpe Elementary School's student population of 281 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Halethorpe Elementary School 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 Halethorpe Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#701 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
25%
7%
Hispanic
14%
23%
Black
21%
33%
White
34%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Halethorpe Elementary School's ranking?
Halethorpe Elementary School is ranked #701 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Halethorpe Elementary School often compared to?
Halethorpe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arbutus Elementary School, Relay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Halethorpe Elementary School?
281 students attend Halethorpe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Halethorpe Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Halethorpe Elementary School?
Halethorpe Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Halethorpe Elementary School offer ?
Halethorpe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Halethorpe Elementary School part of?
Halethorpe Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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