Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hollywood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hollywood Elementary serves the northeast part of its school district in Hollywood, MD, covering an area of approximately 22.5 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive to the school. The farthest edge of the attendance zone is about 4.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hollywood Elementary School's student population of 414 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
414 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hollywood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hollywood Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#406 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hollywood Elementary School's ranking?
Hollywood Elementary School is ranked #406 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Hollywood Elementary School often compared to?
Hollywood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen Elementary School, Leonardtown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Hollywood Elementary School?
414 students attend Hollywood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hollywood Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hollywood Elementary School?
Hollywood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hollywood Elementary School offer ?
Hollywood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hollywood Elementary School part of?
Hollywood Elementary School is part of St. Mary's County School District.
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