Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joppatowne 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% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joppatowne Elementary School's student population of 509 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joppatowne Elementary 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 Joppatowne Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#973 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
28%
33%
White
51%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joppatowne Elementary School's ranking?
Joppatowne Elementary School is ranked #973 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Joppatowne Elementary School?
509 students attend Joppatowne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Joppatowne Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joppatowne Elementary School?
Joppatowne Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joppatowne Elementary School offer ?
Joppatowne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joppatowne Elementary School part of?
Joppatowne Elementary School is part of Harford County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 12/11/2012
My children and I loved this school. We recently.moved and they now go to a title one school. I was really upset to have to take them from such great teachers and a great school.
5 8/20/2012
my child likes to go to school. state of the art class rooms from when I went to school. The children respond to that kind of stuff. The school is very clean. Very well maintained from my eyes.
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