Ocean City Elementary School serves 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Ocean City Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Ocean City Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ocean City Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ocean City Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#231 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
3%
34%
White
76%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean City Elementary School's ranking?
Ocean City Elementary School is ranked #231 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Ocean City Elementary School often compared to?
Ocean City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Showell Elementary School, Buckingham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Ocean City Elementary School?
529 students attend Ocean City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ocean City Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean City Elementary School?
Ocean City Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ocean City Elementary School offer ?
Ocean City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean City Elementary School part of?
Ocean City Elementary School is part of Worcester County Public Schools School District.
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