Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Halls Cross Roads Elementary School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Halls Cross Roads Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Aberdeen, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Halls Cross Roads Elementary School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Mission: Greatness
School Rankings
Halls Cross Roads 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 Halls Cross Roads Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1042 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
19%
24%
Black
45%
32%
White
21%
31%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Halls Cross Roads Elementary School's ranking?
Halls Cross Roads Elementary School is ranked #1042 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Halls Cross Roads Elementary School often compared to?
Halls Cross Roads Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like G. Lisby Elementary At Hillsdale, Bakerfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Halls Cross Roads Elementary School?
425 students attend Halls Cross Roads Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Halls Cross Roads Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Halls Cross Roads Elementary School?
Halls Cross Roads Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Halls Cross Roads Elementary School offer ?
Halls Cross Roads Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Halls Cross Roads Elementary School part of?
Halls Cross Roads Elementary School is part of Harford County School District.
School Reviews
Review Halls Cross Roads Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When Your Child Gets a Teacher You Didn't Request
Learn what parents can do when a child is assigned to an unexpected teacher, including when to wait, communicate, document concerns, request support, and seek reassignment appropriately.
Before Accepting a Public School Seat: 15 Checks
Before accepting a public school seat, parents should verify enrollment terms, transportation, staffing, academics, safety, support services, schedules, attendance rules, extracurriculars, costs, and long-term placement details carefully.
Will This Public School Offer the Same Programs Next Year?
Learn how parents can determine whether public school programs will continue next year by checking budgets, enrollment, staffing, board documents, grants, course schedules, and district priorities before enrolling.
