Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5, High Bridge 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Bridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
High Bridge Elementary School's student population of 404 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
High Bridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Bridge Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#852 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
25%
23%
Black
63%
33%
White
7%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Bridge Elementary School's ranking?
High Bridge Elementary School is ranked #852 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are High Bridge Elementary School often compared to?
High Bridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockledge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend High Bridge Elementary School?
404 students attend High Bridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of High Bridge Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Bridge Elementary School?
High Bridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does High Bridge Elementary School offer ?
High Bridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High Bridge Elementary School part of?
High Bridge Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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