Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Humbird 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Humbird Elementary serves the west part of Cumberland, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Humbird Elementary School's student population of 242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
242 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
John Humbird Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Humbird Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#861 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
13%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
72%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
5%
Showing 2008–2018. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Humbird Elementary School's ranking?
John Humbird Elementary School is ranked #861 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are John Humbird Elementary School often compared to?
John Humbird Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Penn Elementary School, George's Creek Elementary School, Mt. Savage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend John Humbird Elementary School?
242 students attend John Humbird Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of John Humbird Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Humbird Elementary School?
John Humbird Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Humbird Elementary School offer ?
John Humbird Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Humbird Elementary School part of?
John Humbird Elementary School is part of Allegany County School District.
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