Hollywood Elementary School
Hollywood Elementary School serves 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hollywood Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
Hollywood Elementary School's student population of 526 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 526 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hollywood Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hollywood Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #381 out of 1359 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 51% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 53% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 17% |
| Black | 7% | 34% |
| White | 74% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Mary's County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hollywood Elementary School is Patuxent High School (5.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Esperanza Middle School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Evergreen Elementary School (2.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- California Evergreen Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 48%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 769 students10
2.6 miles
43765 Wildewood Parkway
California, MD 20619
(301) 863-4060 2.6 PK-5 769 - Lexington Park Town Creek Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 211 students10
3.7 miles
45805 Dent Dr
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4044 3.7 K-5 211 - Lexington Park Esperanza Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 902 students10
4.2 miles
22790 Maple Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4016 4.2 6-8 902 - Lexington Park Green Holly Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 518 students10
4.5 miles
46060 Millstone Landing Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4064 4.5 PK-5 518 - Great Mills Greenview Knolls Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 425 students10
4.8 miles
45711 Military Ln
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4095 4.8 PK-5 425
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