Hickory Elementary School serves 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hickory Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (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 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hickory Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hickory Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Hickory 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 Hickory Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1020 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%

Hispanic
37%
20%

Black
13%
34%

White
42%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickory Elementary School's ranking?
Hickory Elementary School is ranked #1020 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Hickory Elementary School often compared to?
Hickory Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincolnshire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% 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 Hickory Elementary School?
297 students attend Hickory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Hickory Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Elementary School?
Hickory Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickory Elementary School offer ?
Hickory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickory Elementary School part of?
Hickory Elementary School is part of Washington County Public Schools School District.
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