Serving 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, John Archer School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Archer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John Archer School's student population of 132 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Archer School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Archer 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
#743 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
32%
33%
White
47%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Archer School's ranking?
John Archer School is ranked #743 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Archer School?
The graduation rate of John Archer School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Archer School?
132 students attend John Archer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of John Archer School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Archer School?
John Archer School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Archer School offer ?
John Archer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Archer School part of?
John Archer School is part of Harford County Public Schools School District.
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